Encyclia species found in the Bahamas. This species naturally grows as an epiphyte on the base of trees and shrubs near sea level, occasionally on limestone outcrops, in dry coastal forest habitat.

Enc. rufa is prized for its unassuming yet highly fragrant flowers—small, yellow to yellow-brown blooms that nod downward in clusters along tall inflorescences. The fragrance evokes jasmine tea. Typically blooms in late spring to early summer.

Grown from seed so flower characteristics vary somewhat from plant to plant. The small bloom spike pictured is from the first individual in the crop to bloom.

Plants Available: Growing in 3” pots. An example of the 3” Pot option is pictured. Plants are near blooming size.

Orchid Care: Enc. rufa grows natively in a hot, dry coastal Caribbean climate, and does best with warm to hot temperatures, bright light, and good air movement. Allow plants to dry out between waterings. Plants can be grown potted or mounted. When potted, use an open, fast-draining bark mix — or, since this species also grows lithophytically on limestone in the wild, straight lava rock can also be used as substrate with larger, mature plants.

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