Sobralia turkeliae

Also known as: Marni Turkel's Sobralia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

Marni Turkel's Sobralia is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Ecuador. It is named after the Californian Orchid Collector and Ceramisist.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous elliptic 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.