Sobralia sobralioides

Also known as: The Sobralia or Sobralia kalbreyeri in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Sobralia is a cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. It is named after the Originally described as a Chloraea.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous rigid lance shaped leaves

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.