Product Description

The Encyclia cochleata – Blooming Size is a unique and fascinating orchid species widely known as the Cockleshell Orchid due to its unusual flower shape. The blooms feature long green to yellow-green petals and sepals that hang downward while the distinctive purple lip sits upright like a shell.

This unusual orientation gives the flowers a dramatic and exotic appearance, making them instantly recognizable among orchid species. The flowers are produced on tall branching spikes and can bloom sequentially for extended periods, providing a long-lasting display.

Offered as a blooming size plant, this orchid has reached maturity and can produce flowers soon when grown under proper orchid care conditions.

Native to Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America, Encyclia cochleata is highly prized by orchid collectors for its unique flower form, tropical elegance, and long blooming potential.

Key Features

Encyclia cochleata orchid species
Blooming size orchid plant
Distinctive cockleshell-shaped flowers
Green petals with striking purple lip
Long blooming orchid species
Ideal for orchid collectors and enthusiasts

Why Choose This Plant?

Unique cockleshell flower shape
The unusual flower form makes this orchid stand out in any collection.

Rare orchid species
A well-known species prized by collectors worldwide.

Blooming size plant
A mature orchid capable of flowering soon with proper care.

Long-lasting blooms
Produces flowers sequentially for extended display.

Plant Details

Plant Name: Encyclia cochleata
Plant Type: Orchid Species
Common Name: Cockleshell Orchid
Flower Color: Green with Purple Lip
Growth Stage: Blooming Size
Plant Category: Encyclia Orchid
Use: Ornamental plant, collector orchid, decorative display
Special Feature: Unique upside-down cockleshell-shaped orchid flowers