Euchile citrina

Euchile citrina
Authored by: Tom-DE​

Description: AKA Encyclia citrina, Cattleya citrina or..., It is a Mexican species from mid to high atl.

Culture:

Temps:
- Summer: 65-75
- Winter: 55-70F or slightly cooler

Light: High light

Humidity: 60-80%

Air circulation: Breeze

Growing location: under HID light in the basement year round

Growing medium: Mount - Other

Growing medium notes: My plant is on hardwood stick mount.

Water:
- Frequency: water it every other day during the growing season. Once the new growths mature (around January), reduce the watering by 50%, Increase the watering when the plant starts forming flower buds
- Fertilizer & frequency: 2x per month during the growing season; less or none during the colder months
- Dry rest: Yes. keep the plant cooler and drier during the winter months.

Blooming season: Spring, Summer

Flower size: The fragrant flower is about 3"

Plant size: A small/medium, compact, pendant growing species with bluish leaves. This species is semi-deciduous.

Other firsthand observations: A light winter rest is benefitial--Cool(55-65F), drier and bright light(3000FC)

Other plants growing well nearby:
Cuitlauzina pendula
Euchile mariae

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