Encyclia papillosa

Common Name: Butterfly Encyclia

Habitat: Belize to Nicaragua. Encyclia papillosa grows on trees in warm forests from 30 to 1000 meters in elevation.

Plant Size: Medium

Flower Size: Medium

Flower Description: The flowers resemble butterflies. Flowers are well-displayed on a long, arching inflorescence.

Bloom Season: Spring

Growing Temperature: Warm

Additional Information: This common species is easy to grow on cork bark mounts. Provide typical Cattleya growing conditions with additional humidity and warmth.

Synonyms: Epidendrum papillosum


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