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Sophronitis jongheana is a plant in the genus Sophronitis.
Description[]
Plant bloom from winter to spring with one to two 16 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plant is found growing in central Minas Gerais, Brazil at elevations of 1300 to 1600
Culture[]
Plants should be grown in medium fir bark with moderate to bright light. Plant is a cool to warm growing orchid species. Water approximately once a week. Plant should be watered more during growing season. Plant can also be mounted on tree fern fibers.
Varieties[]
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Sophronitis jongheana 'Pink Blush' | Sepals and petals are light pink, lip is white with yellow |
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Laelia jongheana 'Pink Wonder' | Sepals and petals are light pink, lip is short with a pink spot |
Naming[]
Common Name:The Jonghe Sophornitis
Synonyms[]
- Bletia jongheana Rchb.f 1872
- Hadrolaelia jongheana ( Rchb.f. ) Chiron & V.P.Castro 2002
- Laelia jongheana Rchb. f. 1872