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OTHER GENERA - Brazilian
This page includes all Brazilian genera in the Cattleya alliance other than Cattleya and Laelia.
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Encyclia fowliei
One of the showiest of the Brazilian Encyclia species. It comes from South Bahia, being thus a warm grower. Long branching inflorescences
produce heavily veined flowers that are about 2" across.
2" - 20.00
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Encyclia maderoi
A species which is known by several names, and that
seems to occur ll over South America. Robust plants are fast growers, and flowers are produced on long inflorescences
Typical Encyclia color, with a bit more purple on the lip than most.
3" - 15.00
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Sophronitis cernua
The smallest-flowered species in the genus. Plants
have flat, leathery leaves and like warm to hot conditions. Flowers are produced up to 10 on a short spike, and
are about ¾" across. Prefer to be grown on slabs or medium with very good drainage.
FS - 10.00
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Sophronitis coccinea 4N ('#1' x '#2')
These came from colchicine-converted parents. Shapes range from very good to
exceptional and color is also very good. First blooming seedling shown here, flowers are frequently even rounder
than this.
2" - 25.00
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