Cockle Orchid, Clamshell Orchid
Scientific Name: Encyclia cochleata (L.) Dressler
Synonym: Anacheilium cochleatum var. triandrum , Anacheilium cochleatum, Encyclia cochleata var. triandra , Epidendrum cochleatum var. triandrum , Epidendrum cochleatum
Family: Orchidaceae
Encyclia cochleata in Curtis Garden Magazine
Sunset®: 17,21-24
Sun Exposure: Part sun to full sun
Origin: Central and South America, Mexico, southern Florida (endangered in Florida)
Growth Habits: Evergreen perennial, up to 1 feet long (30 cm.), up to 1 inches long (2.5 cm.)
Watering Needs: Regular water, needs good drainage
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