Euchile mariae is also known as Maria's Euchile. This species is native to Mexico where it grows on oak trees in dry oak forests in northwest Mexico.
Plants are medium-sized. Euchile mariae has pseudobulbs that have two or three grayish-green leaves.
Flowers grow to 3 inches in diameter and are fragrant. The flowers of Euchile mariae are produced on 5 to 12 inch (11-30 cm) long flower stem that has between one and five blooms. The flowers have green petals and sepals and a broad white lip and bloom in the pring Spring and Summer.
Provide high light (brighter than normal Cattleya conditions) for best results. Euchile mariae does best when grown mounted on driftwood or cork bark. Provide bright light and a dry winter rest. This species was first discovered in 1937.
This species is also know as Encyclia mariae, Epidendrum mariae, or Prosthechea mariae.
For more information:
Cattleya Orchid Source
Cattleya Source Wiki
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