Sobralia klotzscheana Platystele providing an extended display

providing an extended display

low-mineral water when possible

Additional notes

non-crisping foliage

diffused light encourages blooming while protecting the pleated leaves from scorching

Sobralia klotzscheana Platystele providing an extended displaySobralia 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