Prosthechea

Prosthechea is a genus of small-moderately sized plants that produce fragrant flowers on upright racemes. Prosthecheas are related to Encyclias and are easy to grow and bloom. They enjoy moderately bright light, warm-intermediate temperatures, good humidity and air movement. They grow well in plastic pots with moss or a seedling bark (Paph) mix. According to Dr. Robert Dressler, there are 20 species of Prosthechea found in Panama.

Catalog Codes: Plant Size: S=seedling (3-5" leaf span), LS=large seedling (6+ leaf span), NBS=near-blooming size, BS=blooming size, MC=mericlone, D=division, MT=mounted

Plant Culture Codes:
Preferred Temperature: Cool (55-75 F); Intermediate (60-85 F); Warm (65-85 F)
Preferred Light Levels: Shady (Paph); Moderate (Phal); Moderately Bright (Cattleya); Bright (Vanda)