Sophronitis xanthina
Submitted by wellsy on Sun, 09/03/2008 - 15:18
Sophronitis xanthina (Lindl.) Van den Berg & M.W.Chase, Lindleyana 15: 119 (2000).
Synonyms: Laelia xanthina Lindl., Bot. Mag. 85: t. 5144 (1859).
Bletia xanthina (Lindl.) Rchb.f. in W.G.Walpers, Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 425 (1862).
Hadrolaelia xanthina (Lindl.) Chiron & V.P.Castro, Richardiana 2: 20 (2002).
Brasilaelia xanthina (Lindl.) Campacci, Colet. Orquídeas Brasil. 4(Pré-anexo): 100 (2006).
Chironiella xanthina (Lindl.) Braem, Richardiana 6: 109 (2006).
Sophronitis xanthina is a Brazilian species much like a small Cattleya, this needs a basket or shallow pot for good drainage. A robust grower, fertiliser and water when the new leads appear will produce heads of waxy flowers.
A warm to intermediate grower, with maximum sunlight, to flower well. A dry rest in winter may be of benefit to Sophronitis xanthina.
S.xanthina
Steve, I was glancing through the Cattleya gallery whilst waiting for an email reply, when I spotted this image. It's a fantastic flower with a clear sharp image. How large are the flowers.
bernabu
60-70mm across
Thanks Bernard! I would guess that it as about 60-70mm across (possibly a little larger) from memory.
Regards wellsy