Sobralia gentryi Scaphosepalum bearing solitary flowers on sturdy

bearing solitary flowers on sturdy scapes above a compact rosette of glossy

which encourages larger and healthier leaves

manzurii is a rare natural variety of slipper orchid from the high-elevation wet forests of Colombia

while the dorsal sepal and petals are reduced to slender filaments terminating in club-shaped tips — the antenna-like appendages that give the genus its name and make each flower instantly recognizable

This remarkable species represents one of nature's most elegant slipper orchids

Sobralia gentryi Scaphosepalum bearing solitary flowers on sturdySobralia gentryi is a cool to warm growing orchid, often terrestrial or lithophytic, known for its upright, leafy, reed like stems. It is highly valued for its elegant, intricate flowers. Light: It needs partial shade or bright, indirect light. Proper, diffused light encourages blooming while protecting the pleated leaves from scorching. Temperature: This species thrives in intermediate conditions, ideally between 60 80F (16 27C). Humidity: High