Sobralia macdougallii
Also known as: Macdougall's Sobralia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Chiapas - Mexico Guatemala Oaxaca - Mexico
General Information
Macdougall's Sobralia is a warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is named after the British Collector of species in the 1900's.
Altitude
800 - 1400 m
0
2500
Flower Size
9 - 9 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 lance shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn
Blooming Season
- Autumn
- Summer
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.
