Sobralia helleri

Also known as: Heller's Sobralia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Nicaragua

General Information

Heller's Sobralia is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Nicaragua. It is named after the American Botanist in the 1900's in Nicaragua.

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

Climate

Grows at low to 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.