Encyclia triangulifera

Common Name: Triangular Encyclia

Habitat: Cuba. It grows on trees on the island of Cuba in forests.

Plant Size: Medium. Encyclia triangulifera has pear-shaped pseudobulbs that have two short, upright leaves.

Flower Size: About 1 inch (2.5 cm)

Flower Description: Six to eight flowers grow on an unbranched flower stem that grows to 16 inches (40 cm) tall.

Bloom Season: Spring

Growing Temperature: Warm

Additional Information: Encyclia triangulifera needs bright light. Well-grown plants will have some red coloration or spotting on the leaves. Grow mounted on cork bark or grow in slatted baskets. Provide lots of air circulation and humidity.

Synonyms: Epidendrum triangulatum; Epidendrum trianguliferum


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