Sofronitis

Sofronitis: description of the variety and characteristics

Sofronitis cernoy: video

Sofronitis belongs to the Orchid family. It owes its origin to Brazil and Argentina. The genus includes 7 varieties of evergreen, epiphytic or lithophytic orchid, which is distinguished by the presence of long aerial roots. The pseudobulb is oblong, elliptical or ovoid. From the tops of the pseudobulbs, green leaves with a narrow-lanceolate or oval shape are visible, which have a single longitudinal vein. Sophronitis peduncles are short, strong, on the tops there are 1-8 bright flowers of pink, scarlet, lilac, yellow, white, orange. Flowers can vary in shape and size.

Sofronitis cernoy: care and cultivation at home

Sofronitis: photo of an orchid

Temperature. Orchid Sofronitis prefers cool content, does not tolerate summer heat. In the summer, when the formation of pseudobulbs occurs, the plant needs warmth, but so that there is a slight decrease in air temperature at night. In the autumn, when the growth of pseudobulbs ends, the plant is transferred to a warm place, the air temperature in which will be +14 +17 degrees. In order for the abundant flowering of Sofronitis to come, it would not be bad if you could organize the temperature changes in such a way that the difference between day and night was about 6 degrees.

Lighting mode. Sofronitis cernois needs a place that has a lot of reflected sunlight. Unfortunately, this plant is not suitable for beginners to grow. The thing is that this type of orchid needs a strictly defined temperature regime and high humidity.

We are preparing the substrate. It is necessary to use a coarse mixture for the orchid, which would include sphagnum moss and pieces of spruce or pine bark. The soil should include pumice, perlite or coarse river sand in its composition to improve the quality of the drainage system.

We apply fertilizers. When Sofronitis has a growing season, the plant can be fertilized - about 1 time in 30 days. It is best to use fertilizers specifically for orchids, which must be diluted to half the dose indicated in the instructions. Fertilizers cannot be applied during the winter.

Flowering period. The flowering period of Sofronitis falls in the spring, but if you take proper care of the plant, then the onset and re-flowering is possible - in the autumn period.

Air humidity level. Orchid Sophronitis needs a high level of humidity. It is important to add damp pebbles to the pan to increase the humidity, or it is possible to use a room humidifier. It is also important to pay attention to the fact that the bottom of the container in which the plant will be grown is above the water level in the tray. Every day it will be necessary to spray Sofronitis cernua, while taking soft water at room temperature. when spraying, you need to try so that water does not get on the flowers and buds. If you can get good air movement, stagnant water will evaporate faster.

Sofronitis cernoy: photos

Water the plant. When the Sophronitis cernua orchid is in its growth period, watering should be abundant and regular. If the plant is kept in a cool room during the winter period, then watering should be economical throughout the winter months.Water the plant using soft water.

Orchid transplant and reproduction

It is necessary to transplant the Sofronitis orchid once every 1-2 years, using the usual transshipment method. The plant does not tolerate when its root system is damaged. You can propagate Sofronitis cernua by dividing when you transplant.