Encyclia tampensis Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Encyclia tampensis, commonly known as the Tampa Butterfly Orchid, is a flowering plant from Florida. It belongs to the orchid family and the genus Encyclia plants. This flowering plant blooms in the spring, summer, and fall seasons and has several colors, yellow to green, with red and brown spots.
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Butterfly Orchids, Tampa Butterfly Orchid
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Orchids
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Encyclia tampensis
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Genus
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Encyclia
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Family
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Orchidaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Encyclia tampensis Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Encyclia tampensis.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Encyclia tampensis needs water once every
7 days in 2
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Encyclia tampensis needs about 0.5 L per 7 days. |
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Encyclia tampensis Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Encyclia tampensis to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
71°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Encyclia tampensis to thrive is between 50% and 70%. |
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Encyclia tampensis Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Encyclia tampensis. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Encyclia tampensis plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Encyclia tampensis Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Encyclia tampensis plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
White
Purple
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Encyclia tampensis toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Encyclia tampensis Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Encyclia tampensis, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
medium
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
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Encyclia tampensis Native Region |
Find out where the Encyclia tampensis plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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Specific Location
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This plant can be found in Florida. |
