Sobralia klotzscheana Aechmea concave synsepal with prominent striping

concave synsepal with prominent striping and a small lip with a visible column — a symmetrical and highly ornamental bloom

A rewarding warm-growing species that produces impressive

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bearing pendant racemes of translucent yellow-green flowers with elongated

Sobralia klotzscheana Aechmea concave synsepal with prominent stripingThis is a large terrestrial orchid found in wet montane forests from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. This hot to cool grower has stout, erect, cane like stems and distinct pleated leaves. Light: It needs bright, indirect light to partial shade. Provide enough light for blooming, but shield its foliage from direct sun. Temperature: This species prefers intermediate to cool intermediate conditions, ideally between 60 80F (16 27C). It is tolerant of slight