Encyclia naranjapatensis

Encyclia naranjapatensis is a plant in the genus Encyclia.

Description

Plant blooms from late winter through summer with 3 cm wide flowers.

Distribution

Plant is found growing in the seasonally dry cloud forest of Ecuador at elevations of 600 to 1300 meters

Culture

Plants grow in warm conditions and can be grown in medium size fir bark with perlite. Plant prefers drying periods between watering and bright light is recommended. Lengthen drying period a bit in the winter.

Naming

Common Name: The Naranjapata Encyclia