Encyclia Radiata

Fragrant Encyclia radiata (Anacheilium radiatum or Prosthechea radiata) – Mexican species. It is a small to medium sized, hot to cool growing epiphyte. They are easy to grow in the same conditions as Cattleya by your windows

Type: Species

Colour: Green

Fragrance: Yes 

Plant Size: Blooming Size

Plant Stage: Matured

Pot Type: Plastic Net Pot

Pot Size: 3.5 inch

Potting Media: Coconut Husk

Growing Conditions: Cool to warm climate

Growing Level: Moderate

Note: Plant will be delivered without flowers / spikes / buds

Water: Water in the morning when the media is dry. Ensure there is moisture in the media and keep them from drying up. They don’t like their feet on water for a longer time period.

Light: Ensure a good dose of indirect sunlight. Ideally the early morning light is advisable.

Temperature: Warm to cool growing orchids with temperature between 21°C to 38°C suitable for growth. During fall, limited exposure to lower night time temperatures encourage growth of spikes. Higher temperature will encourage faster growth.

Humidity: Maintain humidity level of 60% - 80%. Regular watering in plants helps maintain the humidity and encourage growth. Good air circulation is a must.

Fertilizer: Weekly fertilizing required during active growth. In winter months, plants are fertilized twice a month.

Note: Never fertilize an orchid that is completely dry, because this can cause major damage to the roots.

Potting: It should be repotted in a small pot with coarse mix, which can hold moisture and maintain humidity. Mounting this orchid is preferred and should be kept hanging.

Water: Water in the morning when the media is dry. Ensure there is moisture in the media and keep them from drying up. They don’t like their feet on water for a longer time period.

Light: Ensure a good dose of indirect sunlight. Ideally the early morning light is advisable.

Temperature: Warm to cool growing orchids with temperature between 21°C to 38°C suitable for growth. During fall, limited exposure to lower night time temperatures encourage growth of spikes. Higher temperature will encourage faster growth.

Humidity: Maintain humidity level of 60% - 80%. Regular watering in plants helps maintain the humidity and encourage growth. Good air circulation is a must.

Fertilizer: Weekly fertilizing required during active growth. In winter months, plants are fertilized twice a month.

Note: Never fertilize an orchid that is completely dry, because this can cause major damage to the roots.

Potting: It should be repotted in a small pot with coarse mix, which can hold moisture and maintain humidity. Mounting this orchid is preferred and should be kept hanging.