Orchids n Hoyas: Encyclias

I don't grow many Encyclias, not sure why though, as I find them just wonderful orchids. Although many of them look alike at first glance, when you take a moment and really check them out, you find charming differences between them. And really, the fragrance so many of them have, alone is worth growing this genus. Many consider their culture requirements to be similar to Brassavolas. Very high light levels, warm to hot conditions, dry out well in between waterings. I have a couple Encyclias - profusa and parviflora that I have always followed this advice. Funny these two haven't bloomed for me. But other Encyclias that I leave outside year round, with cool to cold winters (see my below Vandaceous post for description) have bloomed. Oh well, as I have learned, more than one way to grow an orchid. I'm going to just place the pictures here in a row of the few I have.