Ornithidium sophronitis (Sophronitis-like Ornithidium)

Other names: Maxillaria sophronitis, Sophronitis-Like Maxillaria

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
Aspect
  • East
  • West
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

A cool- or intermediate orchid, grow in epiphytic orchid compost in pots or baskets, or on slabs of bark. Requires consistent moisture and bright light with a maximum daytime temperature of 21C (70F) and a minimum night temperature of 11C (52F). In summer, grow in moist, partial shade. Water freely, feed every third watering, and mist one to two times daily.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Greenhouse, Indoor, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H2

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Inappropriate
South Inland = Inappropriate
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Mat-forming

Native to

Colombia, Venezuela

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Divide when the plant fills its container and spills over the sides.

Propagation methods

Division

Propagation

Divide when plants overflow their containers.

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