Sobralia persimilis Books Foliage Characteristics: This remarkable plant

Foliage Characteristics: This remarkable plant produces elongated

The succulent leaves store water

it thrives in specialized environments such as orchid collections and greenhouses

almost black flowers

Sobralia persimilis Books Foliage Characteristics: This remarkable plantThis terrestrial or epiphytic orchid is native to Ecuador. The flowers are short lived but attractive. Here are some tips for growing it successfully: Light: It requires bright light or partial shade for good flowering. Avoid direct, intense sunlight to prevent the leaves from burning. Temperature: This is a Cool to Intermediate growing species. Maintain daytime temperatures from 60 80F (16 27C) and ensure a crucial nocturnal drop to 58 65F (14 18C)