Encyclia bracteata

Encyclia bracteata - Flower photo by Richard LindbergEncyclia bracteata - Plant photo by Richard LindbergThe genus Encyclia (Encycl) contains 240 species that grow throughout all of tropical America and the West Indies. They prefer intermediate conditions and a long, dry winter rest.

Encyclia bracteata grows in Brazil in low elevation forests. It is fragrant, warm growing and blooms in summer.

10/18/2009 - Second blooming this year.

07/06/2009 - Blooming. Blooms every year.

TRIBE: Epidendreae     SUBTRIBE: Laeliinae