Species Orchid, Encyclia, Florida Butterfly Orchid, Tampa Encyclia
Encycliatampensis

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Encyclia (en-SIK-lee-uh)
Species: tampensis (tam-PEN-sis)

Synonym:Epidendrum tampense

Category
Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Smooth

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Green

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting