Sobralia warszewiczii

Also known as: Warscewicz' Sobralia or Sobralia bradeorum Sobralia amparoae in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Nicaragua

General Information

Warscewicz' Sobralia is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Nicaragua. It is named after the Polish Orchid Coillector in Central and South America in the 19th century.

Altitude

5 - 1850 m

2500

Flower Size

13 - 13 cm

Small

Medium

Large

Temperature

9 - 22 °C

Cold

Cool

Intermediate

Warm

Hot

Light

8000 - 8000 lux

Full Shade

Low

Medium

High

Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous short lasting, fragrant blossoms appear

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

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Climate

Grows at low to 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.