Encyclia Cordigera var, Rosea

[silken]

I'm curious if anybody's is starting to spike too. I have one that is maybe old enough to bloom this year but not seeing any sign of a spike yet. Mine is growing in a fairly cool greenhouse (65F day and 55F night) under T5 and T12 combo. It grows fairly well and gets quite a bit warmer temps in the summer. I have mine in medium bark and it has good roots.

[Paul]

Quite lovely.

[tucker85]

Mine bloomed last spring. I think it might be confused now because of the warm weather this fall. It just grew a large number of new roots all of a sudden. I don't think it's supposed to be growing right now. Gage, they are very suseptible to fungus. I had one a couple of years ago in a pot that the psuedobulbs rotted. This one is in a basket so it stays much drier. It made it through the wet summer with no problems.

[Gage]

Ah very good to know. That may just push me to mount mine on some tree fern.

[tucker85]

Originally Posted by Gage

Ah very good to know. That may just push me to mount mine on some tree fern.

That's probably a good idea. William Cullina in 'Understanding orchids' recommends mounting encyclias or very small clay pots with a medium that dries out quickly. The local expert on encylias is Ruben Sauleda who owns 'Ruben in Orchids' in Homestead.

[pheli]

Good growing.

[ewcia1028]

Mine usually blooms in April or May so it is early yet to see any spikes