Sobralia klotzscheana Platystele mimicking its native cloud forest

mimicking its native cloud forest conditions

5 meters (5 feet) tall

non-crisping foliage

Additional notes

Requires good air circulation and well-draining epiphytic mix

Sobralia klotzscheana Platystele mimicking its native cloud forestSobralia klotzscheana 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