Also known as Large-Flowered Sobralia · Large-Flowered Sobraria · Orchid
Sobralia macrantha, a striking orchid, features large, showy flowers on tall, reed-like stems. It thrives in warm, humid environments with bright, indirect light.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect Light
75% intensity
Prefers bright, dappled light, similar to its native forest habitat. Avoid direct harsh sunlight.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Water when the top inch of media is dry, but avoid waterlogging. Reduce in cooler months.
Orchid potting mix
50% intensity
Moderate to Warm
75% intensity
Ideal temperatures range from 18-25°C during the day, with a slight drop at night.
Regular Feeding
50% intensity
Feed with a diluted balanced orchid fertilizer during active growth. Reduce in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water Sobralia macrantha thoroughly when the top inch of potting mix feels dry. Avoid waterlogging the roots, as this can lead to rot.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler, dormant periods, but never allow the potting medium to dry out completely. Consistent moisture is key.
Prune Sobralia macrantha after flowering to remove spent flower spikes and any dead or damaged pseudobulbs. This encourages new growth and maintains plant health.
Avoid cutting healthy green pseudobulbs as they store energy for future blooms. Sterilize pruning tools.
Propagate Sobralia macrantha by division. When the plant becomes too large for its pot, carefully divide the pseudobulbs, ensuring each division has at least 2-3 healthy pseudobulbs and some roots.
Replant the divisions in fresh orchid mix.
Repot Sobralia macrantha every 1-2 years or when the potting medium breaks down. Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as a bark-based substrate.
Repot after flowering or in early spring before new growth begins to minimize transplant shock and disturbance.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Sobralia Macrantha (Sobralia macrantha)
Where Sobralia Macrantha (Sobralia macrantha) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Sobralia |
| Species | Sobralia macrantha |
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