Encyclia vitellina ( Encyclia Orchid )

An epiphytic orchid with lance-shaped leaves (to 9 inches), and fleshy, conical pseudobulbs. Racemes (5 to 12 inches long) produce flowers from spring to summer. Use epiphytic orchid potting mix, in slatted baskets. Keep shaded from hot sun, or use […]

Encyclia radiata ( Encyclia Orchid )

An epiphytic orchid with lance-shaped leaves (to 14 inches), and fleshy, ovoid pseudobulbs. Racemes (to 8 inches long) produce flowers from autumn to winter. Use epiphytic orchid potting mix, in slatted baskets. Keep shaded from hot sun, or use bright, […]

Encyclia fragrans ( Encyclia Orchid )

An epiphytic orchid with a single leaf (to 14 inches), and fleshy, long pseudobulbs. 8 inch long racemes can produce one to several flowers, from spring to summer. Use epiphytic orchid potting mix in slatted baskets. Keep shaded from hot […]

Encyclia cochleata ( Encyclia Orchid )

An epiphytic orchid with lance-shaped leaves (8 to 14 inches), and flattened pseudobulbs. Racemes (to 20 inches) produce flowers throughout the year. Use epiphytic orchid potting mix in slatted baskets. Keep shaded from hot sun, or use bright, filtered lights. […]

Encyclia brassavolae ( Encyclia Orchid )

An evergreen, epiphytic orchid with oblong leaves (6 to 11 inches), and fleshy, spindle-shaped pseudobulbs. The racemes range from 6 to 39 inches, and produce flowers from summer to autumn. Use epiphytic orchid potting mix in slatted baskets. Keep shaded […]

Encyclia alata ( Encyclia )

An epiphytic orchid with strap-shaped leaves (to 6 inches), and fleshy, conical pseudobulbs. Long (to 5 feet) racemes produce flowers in summer. Use epiphytic orchid potting mix in slatted baskets. Keep shaded from hot sun, or use bright, filtered lights. […]

Elsholtzia stauntonii ( Staunton Elsholtzia )

Elsholtzia stauntonii is a semi-woody shrub, growing to 3 to 5 feet tall and wide. Leaves are opposite, simple and lanceolate. The main horticultural value of this shrub is the flowers. In early to mid fall, purple-pink flowers appear on […]

Elaeagnus umbellata ( Titan Autumn Olive )

‘Titan” is a dense, upright, deciduous shrub, to 12 feet in height, often with spiny branches. The leaves are olive green with a silver tinge above and silvery-green with brown scales below. The stems are a silver-brown with brownish scales […]

Elaeagnus pungens ( Silverberry )

‘Fruitlandii’ is a large, sprawling evergreen shrub, up to 15 feet wide, which can be kept more compact and tidy with pruning, even forming a hedge. Slow growing shrub with wavy, dark green leaves above, silvery undersides. The stems may […]