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Flasks of
Encyclia fowliei 'Brazil' × self |
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Pod Parent Flowers |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range W (70-90°F). I grow this species bareroot mounted on cork in a greenhouse in bright light but not direct sun, with winter temps as low as 50°F and summer temps as high as 100°F. Good humidity at all times, dry between waterings.
Comments: Parent plant: One of the most spectacular of the genus, Encyclia fowliei wasn't discovered until 1989. It is a native of the state of Bahia in Brazil. The large 5 cm (2 inch) flowers are unique in the Encyclia genus for their tessellations of red/brown venation on the sepals and very wide petals. The bulbs and leaves generally have a maroon tint in adequate light. Contrary to the five-to-six flowers per inflorescence in the description by Withner, this particular plant produced 16 buds on a branched spike (it did blast about half of them however). Medium-sized plant.
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 84°F, nights 69°F; best fit is Warm-Intermediate 87-64°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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Winter: days average 78°F, nights 63°F; best fit is Intermediate 83-60°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
| Etymology of |
Encyclia |
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From Greek "enkyklein" to surround, in reference to the lip enclosing the column.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Etymology of |
fowliei |
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Named for Dr. Jack Fowlie, American orchid enthusiast and botanist, during the 20th century, publisher of "The Orchid Digest", died 1994.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
| 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. This orchid was discovered in the state of Bahia
southeast of Itapetinga, a position somewhat inland and southwest of
Ilhéus. Plants grow as epiphytes in the lower Atlantic rainforest at
650-1650 ft. (200-500 m).
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