Encyclia adenocaula

Encyclia adenocaula - Flower photo by Richard LindbergEncyclia adenocaula - 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 adenocaula grows in Mexico in dry forests. It is fragrant and needs bright light and a dry winter rest.

08/21/2008 - Added to collection as division of another plant.

TRIBE: Epidendreae     SUBTRIBE: Laeliinae