Orchid -Epc. Aroma Grande ‘The Giant’

                                       

                                     ID#989

 

Epicattleya (Epc.) = Epidendrum x Cattleya


Hybrid: C. aclandiae x Epi. cordigera

A cross of two primary species producing huge and plentiful quantities of flowers with a hearty, spicy scent.

Ample water during active growing season, less water in winter.

High humidity as long as adequate air circulation.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: medium PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: filtered light, medium. Most light tolerant of the species WATER: moist, well drained. high humidity 60-70 % SOIL: Pot in Orchiata mix with a slight angle for drainage of the crown.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: 3-4” diameter flowers on 6-12” stems. Hundreds of purple dark blooms FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: humdreds of blooms at maturity
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Purchased in 2.5” plastic with medium Orchiata mix. Kept as received. Two years to maturity. Jan. 2016: (1) 3” clay pot. Doing well. Feb. 2017: Plant perish.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

July   2015

Waiting for flowers!

Additional Information: www.carmelaorchids.net

Carmela orchids Inc.  Phone (808) 963-6189    P.O. Box 277, Hakalau, Hawaii 96710

February 2017