Encyclia fragrans (Prosthechea fragrans)

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Encyclia fragrans (Prosthechea fragrans, Anacheilium fragrans)

Native to Jamaica in the cooler west central mountains where it blooms mostly in the winter and spring, but flowering is possible in all seasons with a well grown plant.

It is a small to medium sized, warm to cool growing epiphyte, which reaches 8 - 14 inches in height. You will enjoy many long lasting 1.5" flowers for many weeks. These Encyclia can last up to 12 weeks in intermediate to cool conditions. They are easy to grow in the same conditions as Cattleya by your windows or outside under patio or shade, and also grows well mounted on wood. Reduce water in the cold Winter. 

Pot Size: 3" pot
Fragrant: YES
Blooming Size: YES
Bloom Season: any time from Winter, Spring to Fall
Temp: Warm - Intermediate - Cool
Humidity: 50%-70%
Light: Medium to Bright (filtered)
Watering: Moist but can be dry out between watering
Fertilizer: Every week with half strength 20-20-20 from Spring to Fall

*** Shipping Policy

  • Read the description very carefully before you purchase. Due to the sensitive nature of orchids, there are no refunds or returns when plants leave our nursery.
  • You must let us know if you have special shipping needs, such as including a heat pack.
  • Plants are packed carefully, but we cannot guarantee flowers, buds, sheaths or spikes once the plant leaves the nursery.
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  • Plant may or may not ship with flowers.
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