Sobralia ruckeri

Also known as: Rucker's Sobralia or Cattleya rueckeri in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

Rucker's Sobralia is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. It is named after the English Orchid Enthusiast in the 1900's.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous thick erect, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous long lasting, fragrant blossoms appear during Winter and Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Winter

Fragrant:

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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.