Encyclia bractescens x nematocaulon Epi./Enc. x Cattleya/Laelia Ecuador and Peru at elevations

Ecuador and Peru at elevations of 2500 to 8000 feet

growing in small clumps having an arching spike

with intermediate temperatures and a slight winter rest

this cattleya grows hanging close to river streams

Encyclia bractescens x nematocaulon Epi./Enc. x Cattleya/Laelia Ecuador and Peru at elevationsBoth parents are found throughout Mexico and Central America up to 4000 foot elevations, intermediate to warm growers with partial shade. This hybrid is a compact grower and has flowers that are similar to bractescens with a 15 inch long inflorescence, up to 12, 1 inch, fragrant and long lasting flowers. These are easy growers, blooming size and shipped out of pot.