Sobralia cattleya
Also known as: The Cattleya in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia
General Information
The Cattleya is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia.
Altitude
900 - 1500 m
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2500
Flower Size
7.5 - 7.5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
16 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Winter
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Winter
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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.
