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Sophronitella violacea

 
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Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Sophronitella (sof-ro-ny-TEL-a) (Info)
Species: violacea (vy-oh-LAH-see-uh) (Info)

Synonym:Isabelia violacea

Category:
Epiphytes

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Fuchsia (Red-Purple)
Purple

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Leathery-Textured

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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By JPtropic
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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive JPtropic On Apr 16, 2010, JPtropic from Port St Lucie, FL (Zone 10a) wrote:

A mighty mite. This little plant is tough and occupies an upper area of my greenhouse. It can take some really tough conditions. The crystalline flowers just sparkle in the sunlight. J and L may be the only place that I have ever seen it.



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