Encyclia megalantha - Butterfly orchid

continental : These plants do not like sunlight, even though they need a good light.
The Encyclia megalantha prefers warm or mild climates; during spring and summer it can be placed outside, but when winter comes it is advisable to replace it inside the house.

alpine : The Encyclia megalantha like very bright locations, but do not like direct sunlight.
The Encyclia megalantha prefers warm or mild climates; during spring and summer it can be placed outside, but when winter comes it is advisable to replace it inside the house.

mediterranean : Grow the Encyclia megalantha in a location where there is a good light; but avoid to expose it to direct sunlight, above all during the hot season.
Avoid to expose these plants to winter cold, growing them as houseplants.

Fertilization Encyclia megalantha : We suggest to fertilize rather regularly, even though for most of the species it is suggested to avoid or reduce the supply of fertilizer during bloom. Use a specific fertilizer for orchids, to be dissolved in normal waterings every 15-20 days; avoiding to leave the roots soaked with the fertilizing solution for excessively long periods.

continental : It is advisable to water regularly, specially during the hottest months of the year, avoiding to leave the soil dry for very long periods; the Encyclia megalantha like slightly humid substrates all year long. In autumn and winter you can avoid watering, or intervene during warmest days only.

alpine : Try to keep a mostly humid soil, remember to water generously specially in summer; we can avoid watering during the cold season, or decrease waterings, intervening only in case of long duration drought.

mediterranean : Water the Encyclia megalantha rather regularly from March to October, always allowing the soil to dry out well between two waterings. Avoid water excesses or stagnating water; during the cold season waterings can be decreased or suspended.

Treatments Encyclia megalantha : Orchids suffer very often from roots rots, which shall be avoided with a correct growing; the presence of insects shall be eliminated immediately, avoiding to spray the product used on the flowers.