Encyclia patens

Also known as: Spreading or Sulpitia odorata Encyclia patens var. patens Epidendrum glutinosum Epidendrum serronianum Encyclia serroniana Encyclia tripartita Epidendrum tripartitum Epidendrum oncidioides var. itabirae Epidendrum odoratissimum var. crispum Encyclia patens var. serroniana Epidendrum flavum Encyclia odoratissima var. serroniana Epidendrum odoratissimum Encyclia odoratissima Encyclia flava in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Spreading is a large cool to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,