Encyclia ionophebia (First Bloom)

[orchidsal]

I purchased this Encyclia just over a year ago. This is one of only two Encyclia's that have bloomed for me this spring and time to spike and flower Encyclias is running out. Oh well as Scarlett would say "Tomorrow is another day", or as any good orchid grower would say "Tomorrow begins another year". Three buds so far. AL

[cdayinflorida]

Love this one!! Very nice, Al.

[espranch]

Beautiful, Al! And I bet it smells great, also...Betty

[TwoStems]

These are lovely! Nice growing

[orchidsal]

Thanks my friends for your kind words! AL

[Lizgeo]

That's healthy looking plant, I am sure you will awarded with more spikes next year.

[gardenguysorchids]

Congratulations on the blooming. Well done my friend.

[catttan]

Nice one Al. Healthy plant.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Get ready for fantastic fragrance from this orchid. So nice.

cheers,
BD

[PixieBloom]

OrchidsAl,

What type of culture do you provide for this encyclia? I also have one, got it a year ago, and it's been an up and down deal. There's been a lot of new growth and what I hope were spikes, but no flowers. I've searched the web for culture tips for this orchids and almost nothing out there.

Congrats on getting yours to bloom.