| Sobralia atropubescens | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| |||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||
Sobralia atropubescens is a member of the genus Sobralia
Description[]
Plants blooms at anytime with a single 7 cm wide flower.
Distribution[]
Plant are found growing in the wet forest of Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia and Ecuador at elevations of 400 to 2500 meters
Culture[]
Grow in partial sun usually in intermediate to warm temperatures. Plants can be grown in sandy soil or bark with perlite. Keep the mix moist but not wet during growing season. Reduce watering after leaves develop. Never let the mix dry out for long periods
Varieties[]
| Image | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Sobralia atropubescens variant | Sepals and petals are brown. Lip is red and white. |
Naming[]
Common Name:The Black Haired Sobralia
Synonyms[]
- Sobralia decora var. aerata P.H. Allen & L.O. Williams 1942