Find the deal you deserve on eBay. Discover discounts from sellers across the globe. Try the eBay way-getting what you want doesn't have to be a splurge. Browse Sophronitis! Sophronitis cernua is a warm growing species, being found from sea level at the coast to about 3,000 ft. in the dry interior of Brazil; it is abundant wherever it is found. The second group includes Sophronitis coccinea and several other very closely related species.
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Growing in full sun in its native habitat at the higher elevations of Brazil, Sophronitis coccinea flowers abundantly. On the other hand, it is no less significant that most of those who import Brazilian Sophronitis species are presently the Japanese, despite their climate. !Sophronitis cernua (Lindl.) Lindl. 1838. Photo by Sandra M. Vila. Plant . Plant in situ at elevation 2 meters on Sao Paulo State, Brazil beach 100 meters from the sea. Photos by Jay Pfahl. Another view. Photo by Dale and Deni Borders. S cernua var miniera . Photo by Ralph Spenser. Common Name The Nodding Sophronitis Flower Size 1" to 1 1/4" [2. Cattleya cernua, commonly known as the nodding sophronitis, is a species of orchid occurring from Brazil to northeastern Argentina. It was the type species of the genus Sophronitis until the genus was made synonymous with Cattleya. Twenty plants of C. cernua have received a total of 22 AOS awards. The Nodding Sophronitis blooms on a terminal, erect, 2 to 5 cm long, 4 to 10 flowered inflorescence with nodding flowers occuring in the spring. The flowers are orange-red, about 2.5 cm in diameter, opening one by one. Tepals of elliptical shape with pointed tips, petals somewhat wider than sepals.
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SKU: 588 This miniature species from South America that can be found in Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. Best grown on cork slabs with high humidity and daily watering. While this species is temperature tolerant, we recommend water less frequently when temperatures are below 60°F. Temperature Cool-Warm Light Level Medium-High Bloom Season Description Sophronitis cernua A miniature species with bright and cheery orange blooms and 1" pseudobulbs, this is the most warmth tolerant of the genus Sophronitis and considered the easiest grower SEASON: Typically Summer/Fall but can bloom anytime TEMPS: Warm- Intermediate Sophronitis cernua ( Sophronitis Orchid ) An epiphytic orchid with leathery, often purple-tinged leaves and oval pseudobulbs. The flowers appear in winter, up to 8 on a raceme. Grow epiphytically on bark, or use epiphytic orchid potting mix in slatted baskets. Requires filtered light and humidity in summer, full light and less water in winter. Sophronitis cernua is an orchid species identified by (Lindl.) Lindl. in 1838. Culture information and photos for this orchid are commonly detailed under the currently accepted name of Cattleya cernua . Genus Sophronitis (S.) Grex cernua (traditional Sander nomenclature) Parents Species Author (Lindl.) Lindl. Year 1838
Sophronitis Cernua Mineira Amarela ( Pêssego ) 2014 Flickr
Cattleya cernua (Sophronitis cernua) has much smaller flowers but produces more per growth, is very vigorous, and tolerates warmer summer temperatures. There are yellow-flowered versions of both C. coccinea and C. cernua, but these are very hard to find and are priced accordingly. Series Sophronitis ADVERTISEMENT Kalapana Tropicals Summary Photos Compare lineage Subfamily: Epidendroideae Tribe: Epidendreae Subtribe: Laeliinae Genus: Cattleya: list | images Series: Sophronitis list | images Distribution Synonym Immediate Offspring 56860 Hiro Takenouchi C. cernua 46366 chariya C. cernua 72524 Sandro Lucas Xavier Tobias
Sophronitis brevipedunculata have developed pseudobulbs and leaves that grow flattened and parallel to the underlying substrate, since this protects the sensitive rhizomes and roots of the orchid from too much light and heat under the strong tropical sun. The same growth pattern can be seen in Sophronitis cernua and Sophronitis wittigiana. Sophronitis (Cattleya) cernua is a bright addition to anyone's orchid collection. Here's how to grow and bloom it.
Sophronitis cernua. Miniature orchids, Beautiful orchids, Cattleya
Sophronitis cernua - 2" basket, first year Blooming size. A great miniature Cattleya orchid species endemic to Brazil. Bareroot Click here for full growing information from the "Orchid Internet Species Photo Encyclopedia" (or OISPE) by Jay Pfahl 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. Soph. cernua has a creeping habit with small round pseudobulbs and very fleshy, rounded, dark green leaves that form a dense cover over the mount's surface..
