Encyclia megalantha - Butterfly orchid

continental : Let’s try to keep the ground fairly damp, watering every 1-2 weeks with 0-1 glasses of water; when the weather is very harsh and the temperatures are below zero, watering can be interrupted.

alpine : Every 2-3 weeks water the soil, trying to wet it deeply; keep the ground constantly moist, although we must avoid water stagnations. Usually -1-0 glasses of water are used.

mediterranean : We suggest watering regularly with 1-2 glasses of water, trying to keep the growing substratum pretty cool and moist; if the climate is very cold we can reduce watering. 0-1 weeks should go by between irrigations.

continental : We suggest growing the the Encyclia megalantha Protected by direct sunrays, although in a bright place.
The Encyclia megalantha isn’t rustic; during the cold months it is grown in the apartment.

alpine : This plant prefers very bright positions, but it doesn't agree with direct solar rays.
During the cold months these plants should be grown in an apartment because they can’t stand the cold; it’s best to keep the minimum temperatures above 15°C.

mediterranean : During this period of the year the the Encyclia megalantha should be grown in a spot where it is protected by direct solar rays, yet bright.
In the winter it’s best to move these plants in the apartment, as they need minimum temperatures above 12-15°C.

Fertilization Encyclia megalantha : We suggest not to fertilize orchids during the winter months; we should start fertilizing again towards the end of the winter, when the plants start to produce new shoots.

Treatments Encyclia megalantha : In presence of cochineals apply a treatment based on white oil; otherwise it usually isn’t necessary to use parasiticides.