Encyclia adenocaula

An epiphytic Encyclia from the dry oak and pine forests of western Mexico, at about 1,000–2,200 m. It carries tall summer sprays of long-lasting, fragrant pink flowers. It is a cool-to-intermediate grower that needs bright light, a wet summer, and a dry winter rest with cool nights.

At home, aim for

Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry

Night A clear drop at nightTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry

Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

Grows on oaks and pines in seasonally dry montane forest. The canopy thins in the dry season, letting in more light.

Recorded at 830–2,256 m (median 1,584 m).

Mexico (Jalisco)Mexico (Michoacán)Mexico (Guerrero)Mexico (State of México)Mexico (Nayarit)

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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