Encyclia cordigera 'Green'
Encyclia cordigera 'Green'
Introducing Encyclia cordigera 'Green' - the epitome of elegance and charm in the world of orchids. Native to a vast expanse spanning from Mexico to Peru, this exquisite variety thrives in the dry, coastal forests of Central and South America. With its medium-sized stature and striking green-colored blooms, Encyclia cordigera 'Green' is a captivating addition to any orchid enthusiast's collection.
Cultivation Tips:
- Light: Provide your Encyclia cordigera 'Green' with a light level of 25000-35000 lux to ensure optimal growth and blooming.
- Temperature: Maintain a thermophilic environment with temperatures ranging from 25-33°C during the day and 16-19°C at night, mimicking its natural habitat.
- Humidity: Keep humidity levels around 80% during the growing period, reducing slightly to 60-65% in winter and spring.
- Substrate and Repotting: Whether attached to cork flakes or potted in airy substrates like cork nuggets or coarse pine bark, ensure high humidity and repot when new roots emerge or after flowering.
- Watering: Moderate to strong watering during the growing season, allowing the substrate to lightly dry between waterings.
- Fertilization: Fertilize weekly with 1/4-1/2 of the recommended orchid fertilizer dose, adjusting nitrogen and phosphorus content based on the season to promote flowering and growth.
- Rest Period: During winter, reduce watering and fertilization while providing sporadic fogging and occasional light watering. Resume regular care in spring to support new growth and flowering.
Product Description: Indulge in the splendor of Encyclia cordigera 'Green' - a botanical marvel that brings the allure of tropical forests to your home. Delicately fragrant and adorned with enchanting green blooms accented by pristine white lips, each flower exudes a sense of timeless sophistication.
As a medium-sized epiphyte, Encyclia cordigera 'Green' stands 30-60 cm tall, boasting pseudobulbs and elongated leaves that showcase its resilience and grace. With a blooming season spanning winter to spring, its racemose inflorescence graces your space with a profusion of fragrant flowers, each opening almost simultaneously to create a breathtaking spectacle.
Cultivating Encyclia cordigera 'Green' is a rewarding journey, offering enthusiasts the opportunity to recreate the lush conditions of its native habitat. From providing ample light to fine-tuning humidity levels and fertilization, each aspect of care contributes to the flourishing beauty of this remarkable orchid.
This is a blooming size division in a 4" pot, newly repotted, about 1 to 2 years to bloom, grown from seed, limited!
Elevate your orchid collection with Encyclia cordigera 'Green' - a symbol of natural splendor and botanical elegance that captivates the senses and inspires admiration with every bloom.