Encyclia spatella

Also known as: The Spatulate in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Jalisco - Mexico Morelos - Mexico

General Information

The Spatulate is a medium sized warm to hot growing epiphytic or lithophytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mexico.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer

Blooming Season

• Summer

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. 

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.

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,