Encyclia bractescens

[Raphael]

I love this tiny wonder. And what a lovely scent also!

[lostonthebeach]

Gee, that's a real cutie. Great color.

[Raphael]

Thank you Mike!

[whygreenberg]

Gorgeous, Raphael! I really love this little Encyclia too. I've been waiting (impatiently) for mine to spike.

[WhiteRabbit]

ohmygoodness! that's darling!
I'm gonna have to look for one of these!
good growing and thanks for sharing!

[Raphael]

Thank you!

[Ross]

That is a very nice plant and flowers. What do you have yours planted in?

[greenbean]

It's so dainty and darling! I didn't realize how small this species is. What temperatures do you have it in? I read that it is a hot to warm growing species. I have one room where the AC doesn't reach so it gets up to 80 degrees F in the summer during heat waves, but usually it's under 75.

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

ohmygoodness! that's darling!
I'm gonna have to look for one of these!
good growing and thanks for sharing!

Check out Olympic Orchids. They have bractescens seedlings in 2 inch pots for $6.

Olympic Orchids - the Orchid Finders ~

And if you do happen to order from them, and are a new customer, I'd appreciate it if you say that I referred you to them. Then I'll get free shipping or a free orchid! I already have an order from them on the way, but there's always room for one (or 5) more.

I've heard good things about them, and I've emailed the owner a few times and she really seems to know her stuff and runs a good business. Please note, I'm not simply telling you this to get the free plant, but I wouldn't mind getting one!

[Raphael]

Thanks Ross! It's potted in small bark and hydroton.

Hi Evan! I grow most of the Encyclia species and I can say that this is definitely one of the warmer growers. I grow it hot in the summer and very cool and dry in the winter. Always very high light, and even direct sun. Perfect for a windowsill grower as long as you remember to pot it in a very free draining mix and don't over water when dormant.