Encyclia 'Black Comet' (tuoksuvat kukat)

Encyclia ‘Black Comet’ is a spectacular hybrid orchid, appreciated for its elegant and contrasting flowers, with petals in dark shades of burgundy-brown and a distinct white-lilac, slightly wavy labellum. This hybrid variety impresses with numerous flowers arranged on branched stems, as well as with its long-lasting flowering and delicate fragrance.

✔️ Botanical characteristics:

• Plant type: epiphytic orchid, hybrid

• Foliage: elongated, dark green, arranged in a fan shape

• Flowers: numerous, small-medium, with dark-colored petals (burgundy-brown), contrasting with the white or white-lilac labellum

• Flowering: generally in summer, flowers last up to 4–6 weeks

☀️ Growing conditions:

• Light: bright indirect light – ideal near an east or west-facing window

• Temperature: 18–26°C, minimum in winter 13–15°C

• Humidity: moderate to high (50–70%)

• Substrate: mix for epiphytic orchids – bark, perlite, charcoal

• Watering: regular – the substrate should be allowed to partially dry between waterings

• Fertilization: once every 2 weeks during the active period, with orchid fertilizer

🌿 Advantages and uses:

• Decorative exotic plant with unique flowers

• Easy to maintain for orchid enthusiasts

• Delicate fragrance, often noticeable in warm conditions and good light

Height with pot included 30 cm
Pot diameter 12 cm

Also check the care guide for Encyclia orchids on the Blog.

The specimens in stock may have leaves with defects. The decorative pot is not included in the price.