Sobralia altissima
Also known as: The Very Tall Sobralia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Peru
General Information
The Very Tall Sobralia is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.
Altitude
2800 - 2900 m
0
2500
Flower Size
10 - 15 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
0 - 8 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous thick erect, rigid, elliptic leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer
Blooming Season
- Summer
Climate
Grows at high elevations.
Fertiliser
These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.
