This variety is also refered to as sophronitis cernua var. It is native to tropical mountain rainforests in brazil, growing as epiphytes on trees at an elevation of 2,8005,500 feet 855 to 1,675 m. I will be participating as an international judge on friday, and will plan on taking my pictures on that day. Sophronitis coccinea, sophronitis grandiflora, cattleya. Sophronitis cernua stenocoryne aureofulva vanda denisoniana var. He provides a detailed list of the horticultural varietal names published up to that time now considered color forms, as.
Sophronitis cernua is a warm growing species, being found from sea level at the coast to about 3,000 ft. Sophronitis wittigiana is native to espiritu santo in brazil between 700 to 2000 meters in elevation. Bareroot click here for full growing information from the orchid internet species photo encyclopedia or oispe by jay pfahl. This file contains additional information such as exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it.
Mar 21, 20 i am not going to questiondiscuss jacobs observation on his vanda. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Horaena this name is used by brazilian orchid collectors and botanists to identify plants that are found growing in the lower, warmer coastal regions. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The picture may be premature i will take others and post others later, it seems. If you havent joined yet we invite you to register and join our community. Sophronitis cernua is a tiny epiphytic orchid from the brazilian forests along the coast. Sophronitis brevipedunculata vermillion x grass valley 6 pack. Sophronitis coccinea is found in the tropical cloud forest near the coast, in areas with lots of fog and high humidity during all the year. The genus sophronitis part 2 sophronitis brevipedunculata cogniaux fowlie 1972, the short stalked sophronitis is distinguished by a double row of pseudobulbs with ovate green leaves flattened to parallel the surface of the media on which it is growing this growth habit is also exhibited by s cernua var miniera and s. Plants profile for spiranthes cernua nodding ladys tresses. It prefers to grow on trees with rough bark and a generous supply of moss. Aurea forms the yellow form is still quite rare in cultivation and extremely desirable.
Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about orchid, sophronitis sophronitis cernua var. I am not going to questiondiscuss jacobs observation on his vanda. Waiting for a few things, first i was waiting for my sophronitis cernua to bloom, and then i was waiting for my society meeting so i could have it photographed by the society photographer. Sophronitis cernua var cernua also known as coastal. I leave tomorrow for the japan grand prix international orchid show. Sophronites cattleya coccinea 2 clones discussion in orchid species started by marni, mar 2, 2014. Minicatt or miniature cattleya species from brazil. The genus was described having as the type species sophronitis cernua lindl. In the case of sophronitis brevipedunculata in nature, the humidity comes from the swamps or bromeliads surrounding their host trees, whereas for sophronitis cernua the constant humidity of the rocks and sphagnum ensures the same effect. Download this sophronitis cernua var aurea orchid photo now. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that.
We are the oldest and largest orchid grower in the midwest. The former blooms at sea level as long as there is reasonable air movement. Sophronitis cernua var aurea orchid stock photo download. Current orchid availability 82619 this is our most current availability as of 8262019. Plant in situ at elevation 2 meters on sao paulo state, brazil beach 100 meters from the sea photos by jay pfahl. Waiting for a few things, first i was waiting for my sophronitis cernua to bloom, and then i was waiting for my society meeting so i could have it photographed by the society. The spines of plants in cultivation are usually weaker, because many growers fail to give them full sun expos. Brassavola cordata cattleya bowringiana cattleya forbesii var. Dec 03, 2015 sophronitis cattleya cernua is a bright addition to anyones orchid collection. Plants seem to be even more finicky than the type form.
Plants and flowers on rock elevation 1100 meters ouro branco, minas gerais brazil. Its been too long since i last wrote anything, not like anyone reads this anyways haha. Sophronitis cernua is an intermediate grower, it does not like to be wet when resting, so after the flowers fade, keep somewhat on the dry side until the new growth appears. Plant in situ at elevation of 0 meters on vellozia tree.
Maxillaria sophronitis, the sophronitis like maxillaria, is a species of orchid found in venezuela and northeastern colombia. Sophronitis coccinea, sophronitis grandiflora, cattleya coccinea family. The sophronitis coccinea are in the direct path of an aquafogger fogging fan. A bunch of, grown in clay pots filled with sphagnum moss, is a spectacular sight when the plants are in flower. These plants are native epiphytes, or treegrowing plants. Cattleya cernua in the orders and families of monocotyledons. Cattleya orchids are a variety of orchid plants that produce large, brightly colored flowers. Sophronitis cernua amarela miniature cattleya orchid. The eggshaped pseudobulbs grow in two staggered rows.
Sunset valley orchids fred clarke 1255 navel place vista, ca 92081. Sophronitis cernua in situ sophronitis cernua lindl. The genus was named in 1824 by john lindley after sir william cattley who received and successfully cultivated specimens of cattleya labiata that were used as packing material in a shipment of other orchids made by william swainson. This is not a complete list of everything we grow, but the newest arrivalsreleases. Sophronitis cernua needs warm growing conditions unlike other members of the genus. Obviously, when both light intensity and temperature increase, it is the humidity of the air which helps to maintain optimum conditions. And search more of istocks library of royaltyfree stock images that features beige photos available for quick and easy download.
It grows along the coast littoral and sometimes is called var. This is probably one of the worlds largest orchid shows. It is a tiny plant, with next to no pseudobulbs and small round leaves. They are prized for their deep red, orange or pink starshaped flowers which are clustered at the end of short inflorescences. There have been many changes in taxonomy accepted by the rhs and aos, including the elimination of the sophronitis genus, plants in these genera are now known as brassocattleya bc.
We are a friendly online community for orchid growers all over the world. Bareroot click here for full growing information from the orchid internet species photo encyclopedia or. Wed love to tell you about upcoming sales, new shipments only the important stuff. Nov 03, 20 its been too long since i last wrote anything, not like anyone reads this anyways haha. Yellow varieties have been bred, but are harder to grow than the original colors. It blooms in autumn and winter and the flowers can last for three weeks. Mini orchid sophronitis cernua aurea x coccinea flava bloom size. Garden rarity plants pintura flowers garten lawn and garden home landscaping tuin. If you havent joined yet we invite you to register and join our. Spiranthes odorata, commonly called ladys tresses or fragrant ladys tresses, is an orchid that is native to marshes, bogs, swamps and other wet areas in the eastern united states from new jersey and tennessee south to florida and texas. The second group includes sophronitis coccinea and several other very closely related species. Cattleya coccinea is a charming miniature species known for its brilliant orange red flowers. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew.
It should be watered copiously with reduction during the cold. The flowers are small, with petals with pointy tips, usually redorange with yellow parts in the middle. Sophronitis cernua is native to south america and is a relatively easy orchid to grow as it is more tolerant of warm temperatures than its relative, sophronitis coccinea. Sophronitis cernua september 1, 2009 leave a comment. Common name the nodding sophronitis flower size 1 to 1 14 2. Amazing flowers house plants orchids nature garden top spinning top naturaleza garten.
Photo and some information about sophronitis cernua. We invite you to look through our site which features a wide selection of cattleya and phalaenopsis mericloned orchids, many with. Click on a scientific name below to expand it in the plants classification report. This page was last edited on 14 november 2016, at 18. Sophronitis cernua is the smallest of the genus sophronitis.
A great miniature cattleya orchid species endemic to brazil. Sophronites cattleya coccinea 2 clones orchids forum. It features small, very fragrant, hooded, white flowers densely arranged in vertical, slightly spirallike. Exclusive range sophronitis acuensis at claessen orchids. Sophronitis cattleya cernua is a bright addition to anyones orchid collection. Sophronitis cernua, the nodding sophronitis orchids. Although i grow mine 56 months of years outside, it blooms quite okay under light in the fall or winter.
Cattleya cernua in world checklist of selected plant families. Ideal culture is a treefern slab, but a small shallow pot or basket with a well drained media will suffice. Cattleyas and their relatives withner vol 3 1990 photo fide. Sophronitis cernua, for example, has a greater tolerance of warmth than sophronitis coccinea. Lindley founded the taxon in 1828 when he described sophronitis cernua lindl. Sophronitis cattleya cernua var aurea samlinge ausgeflascht in schale rar 0 results. Exclusive range sophronitis coccinea at claessen orchids.