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

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

Height

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Green
Maroon/Burgundy
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

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