Encyclia tampensis

[Jeff214]

Here are the first blooms on Encyclia tampensis that I got from Andy's a few years ago. These are vigorous growers, even in my dry climate. It grows well mounted (I can't grow Encyclias any other way). The flowers are delicate and have a rose like fragrance.

[orchidman77]

I adore Encyclias - simply beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I have a candollei with two spikes growing, and I'm looking forward to posting the blooms when they open.

David

[Dorchid]

Very nice! I have a couple phoenecias potted and they both grew vigorously the last couple years and spiked last summer but then aborted. Now one is not looking great. I think I’ll mount it. Do you spray water daily or?

[Jeff214]

Thanks!

I water it every two or three days when in growth. I have a phoenicea doing ok in bark, but it's finicky. Whenever I mount encyclias, they take off for me.

[Dorchid]

Awesome; thanks for the info!

[PlumCrazy]

Very nice!

I had this on my wishlist, but took it off because I read they get too big to put in my orchidarium. How big is yours?

I'm also wondering if I could grow it outside of my tank if the humidity was a fairly consistent 50%?

[Jeff214]

Well the p-bulbs and leavers are about 6-7 inches tall but the spikes add another 15 inches.

The humidity in my area is generally between 40-60% and I water regularly. It takes a bit to establish on a mount or in a new environment.

[PlumCrazy]

Thanks for the info. Too big for the orchidarium, but it's going back on the list for another area

[isurus79]

Really nice! Great photos.

[JungleJo]

Love it!