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Orchidaceae
Encyclia stellata
Encyclia stellata
Also known as Encyclia hunteriana, Epidendrum alanjense, Encyclia alanjensis, Epidendrum stellatum
Tropical Plants · Indoor Plants · Native Plants · Orchid · Epiphyte · Tropical · Fragrant · Exotic · Collector Plant · Indoor Orchid · Central America · Encyclia · Rare Orchid
Encyclia stellata is a striking epiphytic orchid from Central and South America, valued for its star-shaped, fragrant blooms. It thrives in bright indirect light with excellent air circulation, a well-draining bark-based medium, and a distinct dry rest period in winter to encourage blooming. This orchid rewards patient growers with spectacular flowers but requires attentive watering and humidity management.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water thoroughly then allow the potting medium to dry out almost completely before watering again · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- High
- Cycle
- Perennial
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Spacing
- 10 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Flowers
- No
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Colombia, Costa Rica, Panamá, Venezuela
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle
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