What is encyclie?

Encyclia is a type of orchid named for flowering lips that surround the central stem of the plant. The name comes from the Greek term enkykleomai , which means "surround". This type of plant comes from Western India, Central America, Venezuela, Florides and Columbia. It can produce distinctive flowers from lemon yellow after bloody red.

These orchids usually have two elongated leaves that surround round pseudo -skills. The function of the pseudobulb, which is located on the stem, is to store important nutrients for the plant. Flowers protrude from pseudo -skills and can have a wide range of colors depending on the particular type of encyclical. For example, encyclia encyclia tampensis or butterfly orchids has a purple strip on fat yellow or green flower.

encyclias are known as epiphytic orchids. This means that they use hosts such as a tree or other plant for growth. However, they do not take any nutrient from this host or affect its growth. These orchids are still gainingThey find their nutrients from the rain, soil and the surrounding air, but these elements in the immediate area in their chosen environment or around. Other possible placement of hosts include ferns, bark and tension.

This type of orchid flourishes in a wide range of conditions. It prefers temperatures between 50 and 85 ° Fahrenheit (10 to 29 degrees Celsius), but it is known to withstand colder temperatures in the environment at altitude. Encyclia requires damp, efficiently draining the soil to flourish and significant watering in the first year after planting. In the following seasons, regular irrigation is required under hot conditions. The optimal placement for the orchid is in the sun full position, although there should also be a sufficient partial sun.

Encyclies pollination occurs through bees and many different types of birds. TZDE is a debate about the number of species in this orchid family, but usually accepts that there is noname 170 different types. Many orchid collectors enjoy creating new hybrids with orchids of encyclides and other types of plants. Rare species can cost a lot of money.

One of the reasons why the encyclical is so popular among gardeners is its versatility. This plant thrives on flower beds, hanging baskets and pots. Any pot or basket must be sufficiently exhausted to prevent the roots of the plant to become too damp. Unlike many plants, this orchid is well tolerated and can be moved if necessary.