Flowering-size, Encyclia mariae, onion-shaped pseudobulbs
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| Management number | 250605919 | Release Date | 2026/09/17 | List Price | US$14.00 | Model Number | 250605919 | ||
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This distinctive orchid, formerly known as Encyclia mariae, captivates with its large, breathtaking flowers measuring 3 to 4 inches in width. As a compact and thriving orchid, it flourishes in medium to bright light, with watering recommended when the potting mix approaches dryness. During blooming, it is advisable to maintain a slightly damp potting mix, while noting its rarity in seed production.
Key Features:
- Flower Size: Up to 3 inches (5 to 8 cm)
- Growth Characteristics: Warm to cool growing, pendant epiphyte with waxy gray, oblong foliage and ovoid, clustered pseudobulbs.
- Habitat: Found at altitudes of 1000 to 1200 meters in dry oak forests in Mexico.
- Blooming Season: Spring and summer, with fragrant flowers on an apical, 2 to 11 inches long inflorescence.
- Care Tips: Requires a dry winter rest, moderate light, and is best mounted on wood or tree fern.
This orchid boasts fabulous silvery gray/green foliage on conical 2-inch bulbs. The 6-inch spike carries 2 to 5 spectacular 3-inch flowers, characterized by apple green sepals and petals, and a brilliant white, large, tubular lip with emerald green veins inside. Drought-resistant and semi-deciduous, it adds a touch of elegance with dark green, onion-shaped pseudobulbs and exceptionally large, green flowers dominated by a huge, flaring white lip.
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