Prosthechea radiata

(Syn. Encyclia radiata)

A unique species native to Central America and Mexico. It grows epiphytically in compact clusters of spindle-shaped pseudobulbs with long leaves. 

Flowers are star shaped and also bloom resupinately, meaning the lip is on the top of the flower and appears "upside down". Flowers are a creamy-white to slightly green with red stripes on the lip, and they also are pleasantly fragrant! Some say they smell akin to root-beer!

Grows best in intermediate light and temps and watered when the media just dries. Reduce watering in winter.

Blooming size plants in 3" pots.