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At our nursery, we grow different varieties of the same plant. Plants are living organisms and can therefore differ from one another. Variations in colour and size are possible.
The images shown alongside our products are for illustrative purposes. These photos provide a realistic idea of what the plant may look like when properly cared for. The specifications listed refer to the plant you will receive. Please read the characteristics carefully before placing your order.
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We offer an extremely wide and varied selection, with thousands of plants. As individual plants change shape, colour and size from week to week, it is impossible for our small team to photograph them all.
You will therefore rarely receive the exact plant shown in the photo. Our aim is to offer you a pleasant, environmentally friendly shopping experience with complete peace of mind.
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Description
🌳 Description:
- Scientific name: Encyclia mariae
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Genus: Encyclia
- Origin: Mexico (Sierra Madre Oriental); grows epiphytically in oak and pine forests at medium altitudes
- Domestic use: Botanical indoor epiphytic orchid, can be grown on a mount; ideal for cool, bright environments
- Key features: A highly prized species for its large flowers with an immaculate white labellum and greenish-yellow petals; sweet and intense fragrance; benefits from a winter dormancy period with reduced watering to stimulate flowering; among the most sought-after Encyclias by collectors
- Average adult size: 20–35 cm, pseudobulb habit on a mount
- Flowering: Large flowers with an immaculate white labellum and greenish-yellow petals, very fragrant
- Fragrance: Yes — sweet and intense
🌞 Light exposure: Medium, filtered and diffused light, no direct sun exposure. Ideal near a bright window with light shading.
🚿 Watering: Abundant during active growth (spring–summer), significantly reduced in autumn–winter during dormancy. Use rainwater or osmotic water.
🌡️ Minimum tolerable temperature and cultivation temperature: Minimum 10°C. Prefers daytime temperatures between 18 and 26°C. Intermediate-warm climate; cool winter dormancy promotes flowering.
🌱 Soil type and repotting: Grown on a cork mount, an ideal solution to respect its natural epiphytic habit. Does not require repotting; replace the mount only if deteriorated.
🌿 Fertilization: Every 2 weeks during active growth with a low-concentration orchid-specific fertilizer. Suspend during winter dormancy.
✂️ Pruning or other recommended agricultural treatments: Remove spent flower spikes at the base. Remove dry pseudobulbs.
💧 Environmental humidity: Medium humidity (50–65%). Good ventilation is essential. Use a humidifier in dry environments.
Sizes are purely indicative and refer to a mature plant.
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