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Encycliatampensis

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Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Encyclia (en-SIK-lee-uh)

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Species

tampensis (tam-PEN-sis)

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Synonym

Epidendrum tampense

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Green

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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Phylite

Saint Petersburg, FL | May 2013 | positive

I have had this plant for several years, mounted, and potted.
I have the sprig blooming and the rare fall blooming.
The fra...Read More

td1026

Groveland, FL | April 2011 | neutral

I have yet to encounter this plant even though I live in its native range. I would love to happen upon it while on a nature walk.
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