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Encyclia sp., Encyclia

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Encyclia cordigera 'Dark' x sibling

Encyclia sp.

Encyclia
Family: Orchidaceae
Origin: Caribbean, Mexico
Small shrub 2-5 ft

Small shrub 2-5 ft

Semi-shade

Epiphyte

Blue/lavender/purple flowers

Unusual color

The epiphytic genus Encyclia grows in lowland forests at altitudes up to 1000 meters.

Similar plants:

Prosthechea cochleata, Encyclia cochleata (Cockle Orchid)
Prosthechea fragrans, Encyclia fragrans, Anacheilium fragrans (Encyclia Orchid)
Prosthechea prismatocarpa, Encyclia prismatocarpa, Panarica prismatocarpa (Appendage Orchid, Prismatic Seed Pod Encyclia)

Encyclia sp., Encyclia

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Encyclia sp., Encyclia

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Encyclia cordigera 'Dark' x sibling

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