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

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting