Encyclia phoenicia

[nikv]

Hi!

Just like every year at this time, my Encyclia phoenicia is blooming. This year is the best display so far. I originally purchased this plant from Neptune Orchids in Florida, which if I'm not mistaken, is Jay Pfahl's orchid business.

I really like this flower and think this is a good one! It's a very easy grower.

Best Regards,
Nik

 

[P-chan]

Beautiful! I love the lip on it!

 

[JeanLux]

I do like the colors of this one :clap::clap::clap: !!! Jean

 

[NYEric]

THanx for posting.How long is that spike? Is it fragrant?

 

[biothanasis]

I love the colour and shape!!!

 

[mkline3]

Beautiful rosey red!

 

[TyroneGenade]

That is one impressive Encyclia. I like the long arching flower stem. What does the plant look like? Does it have a scent?

The plants in your green house look very healthy and I see you are using every nook and cranny for plants, but you can still hang some Tolumnia infront of the window

tt

 

[nikv]

Hi Everyone!

Yes, this one does have a scent, somewhere between fruit punch and my grandmother's perfume. It's very "flower-y". I took a couple more photos this morning to show the whole plant.

The stem is about 30 inches long. The color of the flowers is actually darker than what you see in my photos. The flash seems to lighten them quite a bit.

Best Regards,
Nik

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

Did you realize that orchids are taking over your kitchen???? :rollhappy:

Lovely blooms.

 

[nikv]

Yeah, I guess they are.

 

[PaphMadMan]

Did you realize that orchids are taking over your kitchen???? :rollhappy:

Aren't they supposed to?

 

[SlipperFan]

Nik, that's beautiful. I really like this Encyclia. Actually, I like most Encyclias...

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Lovely pics of a lovely plant. This one would be great in the garden due to those long spikes...just a bit too cold here though.

 

[nikv]

Hi!

Just a quick update. I wanted to show you the true color of this flower so I took this photo outdoors with only natural daylight. As you can see, the color is more intense!

This orchid is a lot more fragrant during the daytime than it is during the evening. It was very aromatic when I was taking the photo!

Best Regards,
Nik

 

[SlipperFan]

Love the color. I suppose I need to look for one now!