Sobralia augusta

Native to: Para - Brazil

General Information

Sobralia augusta is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Altitude
73 - 73 m
0
2500
Flower Size
0.6 - 6.4 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Humidity
76 - 90 %
0
100
Temperature
23 - 30 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Water
60 - 79 %
Keep Dry
Low
Medium
High
Keep Moist
Light
22000 - 32000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn

Blooming Season

  • Autumn

Substrate(s)

  • Coarse
  • Bark
  • Charcoal
  • Treefern
  • Spaghnum Moss
  • Perlite
  • Sand

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 38mm to 335mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 76% to 90%, highest in November and lowest in April. Temperature ranges from 22C to 33C, highest in March (23C to 33C) and lowest in January (22C to 29C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.

Fertiliser

Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.

Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer. Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant.

Potting

Repotting is best done annually and in a pot the same size or only slightly larger than the previous one.

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