Sophronitis cernua
(Cattleya cernua)
This is originally found in South America. Its range is the Atlantic Coast of southern Brazil, primarily from Espirito Santo south to São Paulo all the way to the sea coasts of Bolivia and Paraguay. I saw pictures of this orchid growing on rocks.
I strategically positioned this plant in the shady part of the south facing window sill of my apartment. I water 2 times a week or as it dries out. I use Algoflash fertilizer alternated with seaweed mix weekly weakly. I have two cernua plants; this is potted and the other one is in a redwood basket so it could climb over the edge and grow around it….. this pot could also be set in a basket in the near future, and let it over grow without disturbing the roots….I have small oscillating electric fans for good air movement….and since this is in an air conditioned area, I make sure that it doesn't dry out too fast- by placing it near the 3 gallon electric humidifier.
I am lucky that the buds didn’t blast in spite of the mealies that infested it….this plant is currently on ICU isolation….and because this plant is evenly moist all the time; it accumulated algae and blackened some roots.
I can’t complain: it gave me seven beautiful flowers and there are two more buds to open.
I am glad I joined this project. I discovered that this is a cute miniature compact plant that is not so bad after all.
Sophronitis cernua
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