Encyclia Green Hornet (in bloom)

[Bud]

This fragrant and hardy orchid is also commonly called the Prosthechea Green Hornet. The Green Hornet orchid is a result of crossing a Lancifolium orchid with a Epidendrum (Encylea) cochleatum or Prosthechea cochleata -- hence the name confusion. If I was to name it: I will call it the green octopus. Its a tenacious plant and easy to grow. Its in a humidity tray and I water it only if its dry...I had to repot it again because the pbulbs tend to multiply and grow fast.