{"product_id":"prosthechea-elfin","title":"Prosthechea Elfin (Encyclia Elfin) - fragrant flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProsthechea Elfin\u003c\/b\u003e is a primary orchid hybrid resulting from the crossing of two distinct botanical species: \u003cb\u003eProsthechea cochleata\u003c\/b\u003e (often called the \"Octopus Orchid\" - \u003ci\u003eCockleshell Orchid\u003c\/i\u003e) and \u003cb\u003eProsthechea prismatocarpa\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegistration:\u003c\/b\u003e The hybrid was officially registered with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) in \u003cb\u003e1967\u003c\/b\u003e by \u003ci\u003eL. DeGarmo\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenetics:\u003c\/b\u003e As a primary hybrid (a direct cross between two species), it inherits the characteristics of both parents in equal proportions (50%-50%):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eProsthechea cochleata\u003c\/i\u003e, it often inherits the characteristic shape of the lip (the upside-down \"shell\", usually dark purple-black) and the tendency to have thin, twisted petals and sepals that hang like tentacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eProsthechea prismatocarpa\u003c\/i\u003e, it inherits taller, upright flower stems and often mottled petals (yellowish-green with dark-colored spots or markings).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e The result is a spectacular orchid with flowers that combine an exotic \"octopus\" shape with vibrant coloring and spotted patterns. The flowers usually have cream-yellow or greenish sepals and petals, heavily spotted with purple or brown, and a prominent, dark-colored lip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is appreciated by collectors for its unusual appearance and, often, its ease of cultivation, as it is a vigorous plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: 20-30 cm\u003cbr\u003eNote: The number of bulbs varies from one specimen to another. The leaves may have defects and discoloration. The decorative pot is not included in the price. \u003cbr\u003eFragrant flowers: YES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Encyclia Care Instructions\" href=\"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/blogs\/plant-care\/encyclia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView the care guide for Encyclia orchids here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"with or without flowers - 12 cm pot","offer_id":55596967952710,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/Prosthechea_Elfin.png?v=1786538149","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-es\/products\/prosthechea-elfin","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}