Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Encyclia

Species:

Encyclia kermesina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, magenta

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi or sterile asymbiotic agar medium for germination; conventional stratification is not applicable.

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