Orchidaceae
The Orchidaceae family, or orchids, is one of the largest and most diverse plant families in the world, known for their intricate and exotic flowers. Orchids are admired for their beauty and variety, with species exhibiting a stunning array of shapes, sizes, and colors. These plants are incredibly adaptable, thriving in diverse environments from tropical rainforests to arid deserts.
Habitat: Orchids can be found in a wide range of habitats. Many species grow as epiphytes, clinging to trees in the humid canopies of tropical rainforests, where they capture moisture and nutrients from the air. Others thrive in temperate regions, growing in the ground or on rocks. Some orchids have even adapted to survive in harsh, dry environments, making them one of the most versatile plant families. Their ability to adapt to various climates and conditions contributes to their widespread distribution and ecological success.
Sobralia rosea
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This stunning orchid is a terrestrial species known for its tall, woody canes that can grow up to 2 meters (7 feet) tall. Its name, rosea, refers t...
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Successful cultivation of Sobralia fimbriata, a striking species within the Orchidaceae family, requires replicating its natural habitat conditions...
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Successful cultivation of Sobralia dichotoma, a remarkable species within the Orchidaceae family, requires replicating its natural habitat conditio...
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Sobralia madisonii
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Sobralia madisonii is a terrestrial or epiphytic species from Central and South America. This orchid is known for its strong, erect, cane-like grow...
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Sobralia gentryi is a cool-to-warm growing orchid, often terrestrial or lithophytic, known for its upright, leafy, reed-like stems. It is highly va...
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This is a large terrestrial orchid that grows on rocky slopes in humid mountain forests, at about 1,600 meters above sea level. This orchid has tal...
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This terrestrial or epiphytic orchid is native to Ecuador. The flowers are short-lived but attractive. Here are some tips for growing it successful...
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Sobralia crocea, is a small-to-medium-sized terrestrial or occasional epiphyte from the wet montane forests of South America. It grows at high elev...
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Sobralia warszewiczii
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Sobralia callosa
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Sobralia powellii
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This orchid is a terrestrial or epiphytic species. It grows on strong, bamboo-like canes up to about 0.75 meters (2.5 feet) tall. It produces impre...
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This spectacular terrestrial or epiphytic orchid is native to Ecuador. It is known for its large size, with cane-like stems that can grow up to 3 m...
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Sobralia lancea
This is a small to medium-sized terrestrial orchid from wet montane forests (600–1700 meters) in Central and South America. This warm-to-cool growe...
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Sobralia Andina
Sobralia aspera
Sobralia atropubescens
Sobralia atropubescens, is a terrestrial orchid from the humid mountain forests of Central and South America. It is characterized by its erect, can...
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Sobralia bimaculata
Successful cultivation of the stunning Sobralia bimaculata requires replicating its natural habitat conditions. Here are some essential cultural ti...
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Sobralia fragrans is a medium-sized epiphytic orchid from Central and South American tropical forests, recognized for its erect, reed-like stems an...
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Sobralia hirtzii is a cool-to-warm growing species native to Ecuador. This terrestrial orchid features attractive, upright, cane-like stems with pl...
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Sobralia kermesina, the Crimson Sobralia, is a terrestrial orchid endemic to Ecuador, typically found at high elevations. This cool-to-intermediate...
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Sobralia klotzscheana
This is a large terrestrial orchid found in wet montane forests from Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. This hot-to-cool grower has stout, erect, cane-lik...
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This is a cool-to-cold growing terrestrial or epiphytic species from the eastern slopes of the Andes (1300–2500 meters). It features stout, erect, ...
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Sobralia macrophylla, meaning "large-leafed Sobralia," is a medium-sized, orchid often found as an epiphyte or terrestrial near waterfalls and rive...
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Sobralia pulcherrima
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This beautiful orchid is an epiphytic or terrestrial species. It is a large plant with thin, cane-like stems and pleated leaves, and its name, pulc...
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This orchid is a terrestrial or lithophytic species. It is a large plant with thin, cane-like stems and pleated leaves, known for its tall canes wh...
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Sobralia violacea
This orchid is a very widespread species that grows as a large terrestrial or epiphyte throughout Central and South America. It develops tall, cane...
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