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Eurychone – A Tropical African Orchid

These unusual flowers belong to a fascinating orchid. This species has beautiful blooms, a pleasant scent, and a hard-to-pronounce name. Eurychone is Greek for “broad funnel,” which describes the wide, round flower lip. To pronounce Eurychone, say “you-rye-CONE-ee.”

Eurychone rothschildiana flowers, orchid species native to Africa, grown in San Francisco and Pacifica, CaliforniaEurychone rothschildiana flower, orchid species native to Africa, grown in San Francisco and Pacifica, CaliforniaEurychone rothschildiana flower, orchid species native to Africa, grown in San Francisco and Pacifica, California

Eurychones are native to equatorial rainforests in West and Central Africa. They are related to the Angraecum family. These white, green, and brown flowers have a light cinnamon scent. Blooms hang down below the leaves, so the plants should be mounted, or grown in pots with room for flowers to emerge underneath.

Eurychone rothschildiana flower, orchid species native to Africa, grown in San Francisco and Pacifica, CaliforniaEurychone rothschildiana flower, orchid species native to Africa, grown in San Francisco and Pacifica, CaliforniaEurychone rothschildiana flower, orchid species native to Africa, grown in San Francisco and Pacifica, California

Eurychone rothschildiana flowers under leaf, orchid species native to Africa, grown in San Francisco and Pacifica, CaliforniaEurychone rothschildiana flower, orchid species native to Africa, grown in San Francisco and Pacifica, CaliforniaEurychone rothschildiana flowers side and back views, orchid species native to Africa, grown in San Francisco and Pacifica, California

This species doesn’t need much light, and will be happy alongside Moth Orchids. Keep them out of direct sun, or their broad, leathery leaves may burn. Provide warm temps, high humidity, and regular water. In winter, give them slightly cooler temps and a little less water, but keep humidity high.

Orchid growers have created hybrids with Angraecum and Aerangis. These crosses appear under the names Euryangis and Eurygraecum. And I’m sorry, but I don’t know how to pronounce those.

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This entry was posted on Saturday, July 5th, 2014 at 10:10 pm and is filed under Fragrant Orchids, Growing, Mini Orchids, Photos, Warm Growers, Watering.

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4 Comments on “Eurychone – A Tropical African Orchid”

  1. brendaphl Says:
    July 21st, 2014 at 8:31 am

    Hi, I just wanted to mention how pretty these flowers are. Thanks for putting up your wonderful pictures!!

  2. Jennifer R. Says:
    July 21st, 2014 at 9:12 am

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  3. Gil Says:
    July 23rd, 2014 at 4:32 am

    beautiful share, thanks

  4. Maria Says:
    July 24th, 2014 at 10:24 pm

    Remarkable! Love the flowers!!