Encyclia 'Black Comet' (dišeči cvetovi)

Encyclia 'Black Comet' is a spectacular hybrid orchid, appreciated for its elegant and contrasting flowers, with petals in dark burgundy-brown shades and a distinct lilac-white labellum, slightly wavy. This hybrid variety impresses with its numerous flowers, arranged on branched stems, but also with its long 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 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 window

• Temperature: 18–26°C, winter minimum 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 dry partially between waterings

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

🌿 Advantages and uses:

• Exotic decorative 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 out the Encyclia orchid care guide on the Blog.

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