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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