Sobralia hoppii

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

General Information

Hopp's Sobralia is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the German Collector in Colombia early 20th cent.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

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.