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SophronitisFamily: Orchidaceae.
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Genus of 7 species of miniature, evergreen, epiphytic or lithophytic orchids from E. Brazil and Paraguay, found in humid, shady cloud forest. They have small, elongated to oval, often clustered pseudobulbs, each with a single leathery, ovate to elliptic or oblong, purple-tinted, dark green leaf. Richly colored flowers are borne singly, or in short-stemmed racemes of up to 8 flowers, at any time of year. |
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Watering and misting |
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| Cool-growing orchids. Grow in epiphytic orchid potting mix in small containers, or epiphytically on bark. Provide bright indirect light and high humidity. |
Water freely all year, sparingly in winter. |
Divide when the plant overflows the container. |
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Sophronitis cernua Lindl. |
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Has leaves that are roughly heart- shaped, 1" long, very succulent and attached to a short stem. The blooms are small, 1/2-3/4", very orange, with the anther cap being purple. This species seems to prefer to be mounted on cork bark or a hardwood stick. It is not necessary to use sphagnum or osmunda padding around the roots. Flowers appear in November-February. |
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Sophronitis coccinea (Lindl.) Rdhb. f. |
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This plant is used a lot in hybridizing to bring out reds and oranges in the progeny. Comes from Brazil and likes it bright and on the cooler side of intermediate. Plant is a vigorous grower. Very easy culture. Although a small plant, it amazes the eye when covered in bloom, commanding attention that far belies its size, a miniature giant that well deserves its accolades. Flowers appear in November-March. |
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User-submitted additions and corrections:
itzik
israel
12th May 2006
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growing sophronitis coccinea is not beginners orchid . sophronitis cernua is much more easy to grow. |
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