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Flasks of
Encyclia bracteata 'MC1767' × self |
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Pod Parent Capsule and flower |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: This particular plant grows in a temperature range from 55°F - 100°F depending upon the time of the year. It is mounted on a bark slab and prefers to dry out a bit between waterings.
Comments: Encyclia bracteata is one of the smallest species of the genus and one of the most charming. It is a native of Brazil. The distinctive, long-lasting 1"+ flowers, generally only one per inflorescence, are scented and have a brightly colored purple/red lip. It blooms in the late spring/summer in the Northern Hemisphere. A unique and very worthwhile encyclia, perfect for cultivation especially where space may be a problem.
Parent plant: Miniature.
For additional origin/habitat information supplied courtesy of
Charles and Margaret Baker, see further below, near the bottom of this page.
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Temperatures we attempt to use in the lab & greenhouse:
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Spring, Summer, Autumn: days average 82°F, nights 65°F; best fit is Intermediate 83-60°F
(Source:
Baker's Web OSC) |
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Winter: days average 75°F, nights 54°F; best fit is Cool-Intermediate 75-58°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
Etymology of |
bracteata |
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From Latin "bracteatus" with bracts.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
Etymology of |
Encyclia |
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From Greek "enkyklein" to surround, in reference to the lip enclosing the column.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
Pronunciation of |
bracteata |
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brak-tee-AH-ta
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
Pronunciation of |
Encyclia |
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en-SIK-lee-ah
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
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The origin/habitat information below is supplied courtesy of Charles and Margaret Baker
The following information is based on the name of the plant provided by the donor, and assumes that the name is correct. If the plant has been misidentified, then the following information may not be correct.
This text is copyrighted by the Bakers and may not be reproduced without permission.
ORIGIN/HABITAT: Brazil. Few details pertaining to the habitat of this
orchid have been reported. Pabst and Dungs (1975) indicated that it is
found in the states of Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais, where it grows in
both the wet, coastal mountains and the drier plains and savannas of the
interior. Based on Pabst and Dungs, we estimated the probable habitat
elevation as being under 3300 ft. (1000 m), but this is far from a
certainty. Growers should, therefore, use the following climate table and
cultural suggestions somewhat cautiously until more accurate information
becomes available.
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