Encyclia confusa
Common Name: Confusing Encyclia
Native to: Brazil. It has been found growing in the Brazilian state of Espirito Santo
Plant Size: Small to Medium. Encyclia confusa has small, pear-shaped pseudobulbs that grow to 2 inches (6 cm) tall. Each growth produces two 12 inch (30 cm) leaves. The flower stalk grows to 18 inches (50 cm) tall and extends above the foliage.
Flower Size: Small. Flowers are about an inch wide.
Flower Description: The flowers of Encyclia confusa are tawny yellow with a wash of brown. The lip is white and the petals and sepals are narrow and pointed and have brown veins.
Bloom Season: Spring?
Growing Temperature: Intermediate
Additional Information: Encyclia confusa was described to science in 1991. It was named the "Confusing Encyclia" because the botanist received two misnamed specimens at the same time and had to untangle the taxonomic mess. I assume that standard Cattleya conditions would be acceptable for this species.
Synonyms: None.
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Encyclia bracteata
Native to: Brazil. Encyclia bracteata is found growing in the Brazilian state of Espirito Santo in forests near the Atlantic coast.
Plant Size: Small. Encyclia bracteata has small pseudobulbs and one narrow, fleshy leaf.
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Flower Size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Flower Description: The petals and sepals of Encyclia bracteata are molted green and brown with green edges. The lip is bright magenta and contrasts nicely with the petals. One flower per growth is typical but well-grown plants can produce up to three flowers on one stem.
Bloom Season: Late Summer to Early Fall in cultivation (October in Brazil)
Growing Temperature: Intermediate
Additional Information: Encyclia bracteata is best grown mounted on cork or grown in a slatted basket. It is easy to grow and produces attractive flowers.
Synonyms: Epidendrum bracteatum, Epidendrum pusillum, Epidendrum pabstii, Encyclia hoehnei, Prosthechea hoehnei
Plant Size: Small. Encyclia bracteata has small pseudobulbs and one narrow, fleshy leaf.
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Flower Description: The petals and sepals of Encyclia bracteata are molted green and brown with green edges. The lip is bright magenta and contrasts nicely with the petals. One flower per growth is typical but well-grown plants can produce up to three flowers on one stem.
Bloom Season: Late Summer to Early Fall in cultivation (October in Brazil)
Growing Temperature: Intermediate
Additional Information: Encyclia bracteata is best grown mounted on cork or grown in a slatted basket. It is easy to grow and produces attractive flowers.
Synonyms: Epidendrum bracteatum, Epidendrum pusillum, Epidendrum pabstii, Encyclia hoehnei, Prosthechea hoehnei
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