Encyclia nematocaulon

Also known as: Thread in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Campeche - Mexico Cuba Guatemala Honduras Veracruz - Mexico

General Information

Thread is an orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mexico, Cuba, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single arching leaf that grows to 0.25-25cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.7-3cm

Substrate(s)

• Coarse
• Medium
• Bark
• Charcoal
• Spaghnum Moss
• Perlite

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 18mm to 180mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in February. Humidity ranges from 63% to 79%, highest in September and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 16C to 34C, highest in May (22C to 34C) and lowest in January (16C to 27C).

Watering

These orchids are sensitive to excessive watering and should only be watered when they look thirsty. Water infrequently and ensure that the roots are dry before watering. Keep an eye on them especially during hot weather as overwatering can lead to rot, whereas underwatering may result in wilting or shriveling, which while unattractive, will not kill the plant.

Fertiliser

dormant-medium-demand-orchid Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

Use water retentive media such as moss to prevent roots from drying out quickly This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots This plant does well mounted to Cork slabs. Repotting is best done annually.