Species Orchid, Bamboo Orchid, Sobralia

Sobraliamacrantha

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Sobralia (soh-BRAY-lee-uh)
Species
macrantha (ma-KRAN-tha)
Synonym
Cattleya macrantha
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Encinitas, California

Spring Valley, California

Boca Raton, Florida

Homestead, Florida

Middleburg, Florida

Palm Harbor, Florida

Vero Beach, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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Hayward, CA | January 2014 | positive

I've been told by fellow SF bay area gardeners that Sobralia thrives here. You can find an article about growing them on a local papers website.

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