Sobralia hirta
Also known as: The Bristley Sobralia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Peru
General Information
The Bristley Sobralia is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru.
Altitude
1850 - 1850 m
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2500
Flower Size
5 - 5 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 15 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
36000 - 36000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous elliptic lance shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous short lasting, fragrant blossoms appear during Autumn
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- IsFragrant
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.
