Species Orchid, Fragrant Encyclia, Capart's Scented Encyclia

Encycliaosmantha

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Encyclia (en-SIK-lee-uh)
Species
osmantha (os-MAN-tha)
Synonym
Epidendrum osmanthum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Maroon/Burgundy
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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(Zone 11) | November 2003 | positive

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