Schomburgkia weberbaueriana
Common Name: Weberbauer's Schomburgkia
Native to: Schomburgkia weberbaueriana is native to wet mountainous in Peru where it is found growing around 1300 meters in elevation on trees and rocks.
Plant Size: Large. Schomburgkia weberbaueriana has large, tall pseudobulbs with a few long leaves. The plants can form large colonies with time.
Flower Size: 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Flower Description: The flowers of Schomburgkia weberbaueriana are produced on a tall flower spike. Few to several flowers bloom near the tip. The petals and sepals are narrow and twisted.
Bloom Season: Late Spring
Growing Temperature: Intermediate, Warm
Additional Information: Schomburgkia weberbaueriana is another large plant with a tall inflorescence. The flowers are intersting and large plants become impressive specimens. The species was named for a German botanist who was active in the early twentieth century.
Synonyms: Laelia weberbaueriana
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Schomburgkia wallisii
Schomburgkia wallisii
Common Name: Wallis' Schomburgkia
Native to: Schomburgkia wallisii is found growing in mountainous forests in Colombia and Venezuela. It grows on tree trunks or boulders.
Plant Size: Large. Schomburgkia wallisii has tall, cylindrical pseudobulbs that become rough-textured with age. Each pseudobulb has one or two tongue-shaped leaves.
Flower Size: Medium
Flower Description: The flowers of Schomburgkia wallisii are clustered at the end of a 16 inch (45 cm) long inflorescence. Flowers are tawny-gold to brown in color. Mature growths produce between 6 and 12 flowers.
Bloom Season: Spring
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Additional Information: Schomburgkia wallisii is closely related to Schomburgkia undulate but shares a different geographic distribution and differs in minor floral details.
Synonyms: Bletia wallisii; Cattleya wallisii; Laelia wallisii
Common Name: Wallis' Schomburgkia
Native to: Schomburgkia wallisii is found growing in mountainous forests in Colombia and Venezuela. It grows on tree trunks or boulders.
Plant Size: Large. Schomburgkia wallisii has tall, cylindrical pseudobulbs that become rough-textured with age. Each pseudobulb has one or two tongue-shaped leaves.
Flower Size: Medium
Flower Description: The flowers of Schomburgkia wallisii are clustered at the end of a 16 inch (45 cm) long inflorescence. Flowers are tawny-gold to brown in color. Mature growths produce between 6 and 12 flowers.
Bloom Season: Spring
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Additional Information: Schomburgkia wallisii is closely related to Schomburgkia undulate but shares a different geographic distribution and differs in minor floral details.
Synonyms: Bletia wallisii; Cattleya wallisii; Laelia wallisii
Schomburgkia undulata
Schomburgkia undulata
Common Name: Undulate Schomburgkia Orchid
Native to: Schomburgkia undulata is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Venezuela. It is found growing near the Pacific coast on large trees or boulders in strong light between 600 and 1200 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Large. The tapered, shiny pseudobulbs of Schomburgkia undulata carry two or three rigid leaves. Schomburgkia undulata can grow to become a massive specimen with time.
Flower Size: 2 inches (5 cm)
Flower Description: Twenty or so short-lived flowers are clustered at the end of a two to six foot long flower spike. The flowers of Schomburgkia undulata are unusually wavy and undulate. Usually fragrant.
Bloom Season: Fall to Spring
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Additional Information: Grow Schomburgkia undulata in a slatted wood basket or mounted on driftwood or cork bark. Provide ample water when new growth begins and reduce watering when the pseudobulbs mature. Provide bright light (brighter than average Cattleya conditions).
Synonyms: Bletia excelsa; Bletia undulata; Cattleya undulata; Laelia undulata; Schomburgkia lueddemannii; Schomburgkia quesneliana; Schomburgkia violacea
Native to: Schomburgkia undulata is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Venezuela. It is found growing near the Pacific coast on large trees or boulders in strong light between 600 and 1200 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Large. The tapered, shiny pseudobulbs of Schomburgkia undulata carry two or three rigid leaves. Schomburgkia undulata can grow to become a massive specimen with time.
Flower Size: 2 inches (5 cm)
Flower Description: Twenty or so short-lived flowers are clustered at the end of a two to six foot long flower spike. The flowers of Schomburgkia undulata are unusually wavy and undulate. Usually fragrant.
Bloom Season: Fall to Spring
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Additional Information: Grow Schomburgkia undulata in a slatted wood basket or mounted on driftwood or cork bark. Provide ample water when new growth begins and reduce watering when the pseudobulbs mature. Provide bright light (brighter than average Cattleya conditions).
Synonyms: Bletia excelsa; Bletia undulata; Cattleya undulata; Laelia undulata; Schomburgkia lueddemannii; Schomburgkia quesneliana; Schomburgkia violacea
Schomburgkia superbiens
Schomburgkia superbiens
Common Name: Supurb Schomburgkia
Native to: Schomburgkia superbiens is found growing in rain forests in the mountains of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. It grows on trees or rocks in moist forests. The plants form large colonies.
Plant Size: Large. The tall pseudobulbs form tight, expansive colonies. Each growth has between one and three leaves.
Flower Size: 5 inches (12.5 cm)
Flower Description: Fragrant. The flowers of Schomburgkia superbiens are large and last for a long time on the plant. The flower spike grows to 48 inches (1.2 meters) in height and has between 7 and 12 flowers clustered at the end. Flowers are lavender in color and havy wavy, undulated petals.
Bloom Season: Late Fall to Early Winter
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Additional Information: Schomburgkia superbiens is a large species and is easy to grow and can make a truley impressive specimen plant with multiple growths in bloom for a long time in the Fall and Winter. Grow in a slatted wood basket, clay pot, or mounted on driftwood or cork. Schomburgkia superbiens needs room to grow and lots of bright light. Water frequently when in active growth. This species grows well in south Florida.
Some people still consider this species to be a Laelia and it is frequently listed as Laelia superbiens.
Synonyms: Amalia superbiens; Bletia superbiens; Cattleya superbiens; Laelia superbiens
Native to: Schomburgkia superbiens is found growing in rain forests in the mountains of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. It grows on trees or rocks in moist forests. The plants form large colonies.
Plant Size: Large. The tall pseudobulbs form tight, expansive colonies. Each growth has between one and three leaves.
Flower Size: 5 inches (12.5 cm)
Flower Description: Fragrant. The flowers of Schomburgkia superbiens are large and last for a long time on the plant. The flower spike grows to 48 inches (1.2 meters) in height and has between 7 and 12 flowers clustered at the end. Flowers are lavender in color and havy wavy, undulated petals.
Bloom Season: Late Fall to Early Winter
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Additional Information: Schomburgkia superbiens is a large species and is easy to grow and can make a truley impressive specimen plant with multiple growths in bloom for a long time in the Fall and Winter. Grow in a slatted wood basket, clay pot, or mounted on driftwood or cork. Schomburgkia superbiens needs room to grow and lots of bright light. Water frequently when in active growth. This species grows well in south Florida.
Some people still consider this species to be a Laelia and it is frequently listed as Laelia superbiens.
Synonyms: Amalia superbiens; Bletia superbiens; Cattleya superbiens; Laelia superbiens
Schomburgkia splendida
Schomburgkia splendida
Common Name: The Splendid Schomburgkia
Native to: Columbia and Equador. Schomburgkia splendida is found growing in full sun near rivers in dry, mountainous forests. It grows on rocks or low trees.
Plant Size: Schomburgkia splendida is a large plant. The pseudobulbs are jointed and erect and have a few leathery leaves.
Flower Size: 3 to 4 inches (10 cm)
Flower Description: The flowers of Schomburgkia splendida are pink, waxy, and long-lived. The 40 inch (1 meter) flower spike of Schomburgkia splendida produces up to 10 flowers.
Bloom Season: Summer to Winter
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Additional Information: Schomburgkia splendida prefers warm, bright growing conditions and does well mounted on wood or grown in slatted wood baskets. Fertilize during active growth. There are yellow and white color forms of this species in addition to the typical pink variety.
Synonyms: Laelia spendida
Native to: Columbia and Equador. Schomburgkia splendida is found growing in full sun near rivers in dry, mountainous forests. It grows on rocks or low trees.
Plant Size: Schomburgkia splendida is a large plant. The pseudobulbs are jointed and erect and have a few leathery leaves.
Flower Size: 3 to 4 inches (10 cm)
Bloom Season: Summer to Winter
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Synonyms: Laelia spendida
Schomburgkia sawyeri
Schomburgkia sawyeri
Common Name: Sawyer's Schomburgkia
Native to: Mexico. Schomburgkia sawyeri is found in the Mexican states of Guerrero and Morelos on the Pacific Coast. It has been found growing at 1500 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Large. The tall pseudobulbs of Schomburgkia sawyeri have one or two leaves.
Flower Size: size
Flower Description: The flowers of Schomburgkia sawyeri are borne on a 5 foot (1.5 m) long erect to arching flower spike. Each growth can produce between 3 and 20 flowers.
Bloom Season: Summer
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Additional Information: Grow Schomburgkia sawyeri mounted or in a slatted wood basket. Schomburgkia sawyeri needs bright light to flower well.
Synonyms: Laelia sawyeri
Common Name: Sawyer's Schomburgkia
Native to: Mexico. Schomburgkia sawyeri is found in the Mexican states of Guerrero and Morelos on the Pacific Coast. It has been found growing at 1500 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Large. The tall pseudobulbs of Schomburgkia sawyeri have one or two leaves.
Flower Size: size
Flower Description: The flowers of Schomburgkia sawyeri are borne on a 5 foot (1.5 m) long erect to arching flower spike. Each growth can produce between 3 and 20 flowers.
Bloom Season: Summer
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Additional Information: Grow Schomburgkia sawyeri mounted or in a slatted wood basket. Schomburgkia sawyeri needs bright light to flower well.
Synonyms: Laelia sawyeri
Schomburgkia rosea
Schomburgkia rosea
Common Name: The Rosey Schomburgkia
Native to: Columbia. Schomburgkia rosea grows on rocks and trees at low elevations in coastal Columbia. Its prefers to grow near rivers.
Plant Size: Large. Plant form is typical for the genus Schomburgkia. The plant has heavy, club-like pseudobulbs with two (sometimes three) leaves.
Flower Size: Small
Flower Description: Schomburgkia rosea has rose colored flower petals and sepals. The flowers are clustered at the tip of a long inflorescence.
Bloom Season: Spring
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Provide bright light for Schomburgkia rosea. Like other members of the genus Schomburgkia, it prefers to grow on mounts or in slatted wood baskets.
Synonyms: Bletia rosea
Common Name: The Rosey Schomburgkia
Native to: Columbia. Schomburgkia rosea grows on rocks and trees at low elevations in coastal Columbia. Its prefers to grow near rivers.
Plant Size: Large. Plant form is typical for the genus Schomburgkia. The plant has heavy, club-like pseudobulbs with two (sometimes three) leaves.
Flower Size: Small
Flower Description: Schomburgkia rosea has rose colored flower petals and sepals. The flowers are clustered at the tip of a long inflorescence.
Bloom Season: Spring
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Provide bright light for Schomburgkia rosea. Like other members of the genus Schomburgkia, it prefers to grow on mounts or in slatted wood baskets.
Synonyms: Bletia rosea
Schomburgkia moyobambae
Schomburgkia moyobambae
Native to: Bolivia and Peru.
Plant Size: Large. Schomburgkia moyobambae is a large plant with fusiform pseudobulbs. Each growth has two tongue-shaped dark green leaves.
Flower Size: 1.5 inches (4 cm)
Flower Description: Schomburgkia moyobambae has rose colored petals and sepals. Many flowers are clustered at the tip of a 36 inch (1 m) long arching flower spike. Mature plants can have 20 to 25 flowers on each blooming growth.
Bloom Season: Spring
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Schomburgkia moyobambae is a warm to hot growing species that needs a slatted wood basket or driftwood mount for best results. Water daily during the summer and periods of active growth, less in winter. Provide more light than Cattleya orchids prefer. Robust.
Synonyms: Laelia moyobambae
Plant Size: Large. Schomburgkia moyobambae is a large plant with fusiform pseudobulbs. Each growth has two tongue-shaped dark green leaves.
Flower Size: 1.5 inches (4 cm)
Flower Description: Schomburgkia moyobambae has rose colored petals and sepals. Many flowers are clustered at the tip of a 36 inch (1 m) long arching flower spike. Mature plants can have 20 to 25 flowers on each blooming growth.
Bloom Season: Spring
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Schomburgkia moyobambae is a warm to hot growing species that needs a slatted wood basket or driftwood mount for best results. Water daily during the summer and periods of active growth, less in winter. Provide more light than Cattleya orchids prefer. Robust.
Synonyms: Laelia moyobambae
Schomburgkia lyonsii
Schomburgkia lyonsii
Common Name: Lyon's Schomburgkia
Native to: Cuba and Jamaica. Schomburgkia lyonsii is found growing on exposed rocks in dry upland forests and valleys from sea level to 800 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Large. The erect pseudobulbs of Schomburgkia lyonsii are tall and cylidrical to tappered and have two or three leaves.
Flower Size: 1.5 inches (3.75 cm)
Flower Description: The smallish flowers of Schomburgkia lyonsii are clustered near the end of a long, arching inflorescence.
Bloom Season: Spring
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Schomburgkia lyonsii is a lesser know species of the genus Schomburkgia. Grow on driftwood or cork plaques or slatted wood baskets. Mature plants get to be quite large. In nature, they are exposed to strong sunlight. Provide bright light in cultivation with air movement to keep the foliage from burning. Mature plants can become impressive specimens.
Synonyms: Bletia lyonsii; Laelia lyonsii; Scomburgkia carinata; Schomburgkia lyonsii var. immaculata
Native to: Cuba and Jamaica. Schomburgkia lyonsii is found growing on exposed rocks in dry upland forests and valleys from sea level to 800 meters in elevation.
Plant Size: Large. The erect pseudobulbs of Schomburgkia lyonsii are tall and cylidrical to tappered and have two or three leaves.
Flower Size: 1.5 inches (3.75 cm)
Flower Description: The smallish flowers of Schomburgkia lyonsii are clustered near the end of a long, arching inflorescence.
Bloom Season: Spring
Growing Temperature: Warm
Additional Information: Schomburgkia lyonsii is a lesser know species of the genus Schomburkgia. Grow on driftwood or cork plaques or slatted wood baskets. Mature plants get to be quite large. In nature, they are exposed to strong sunlight. Provide bright light in cultivation with air movement to keep the foliage from burning. Mature plants can become impressive specimens.
Synonyms: Bletia lyonsii; Laelia lyonsii; Scomburgkia carinata; Schomburgkia lyonsii var. immaculata
Schomburgkia fimbriata
Schomburgkia fimbriata
Common Names: Glorious Schomburgkia, The Fringed Schomburgkia
Native to: Schomburgkia fimbriata is native to Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam, Colombia and Ecuador where it is found growing at low elevations (200-900 meters).
Plant Size: Large. Schomburgkia fimbriata has two leaves and tall, compressed, jointed pseudobulbs. The plant is somewhat similar to Schomburgkia crispa.
Flower Size: 2 to 2.5 inches (6 cm)
Flower Description: The flowers of Schomburgkia fimbriata are clustered at the end of a 4 foot (120 cm) long erect or arching inflorescence. The waxy flowers are short-lived and have attractively twisted petals and sepals. A mature plant will produce between 8 and 15 flowers on a mature pseudobulb. Showy.
Bloom Season: Fall to early Winter
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Additional Information: This is a large plant with an impressive (if short-lived) floral display. Grow it in a slatted wood basket, clay pot, or mounted on driftwood or cork. Schomburgkia fimbriata needs high light and lots of fresh air. Let the plant or mount dry before watering again.
Synonyms: Bletia crispina; Epidendrum fimbriatum; Schomburgkia amazonica
Native to: Schomburgkia fimbriata is native to Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam, Colombia and Ecuador where it is found growing at low elevations (200-900 meters).
Plant Size: Large. Schomburgkia fimbriata has two leaves and tall, compressed, jointed pseudobulbs. The plant is somewhat similar to Schomburgkia crispa.
Flower Size: 2 to 2.5 inches (6 cm)
Flower Description: The flowers of Schomburgkia fimbriata are clustered at the end of a 4 foot (120 cm) long erect or arching inflorescence. The waxy flowers are short-lived and have attractively twisted petals and sepals. A mature plant will produce between 8 and 15 flowers on a mature pseudobulb. Showy.
Bloom Season: Fall to early Winter
Growing Temperature: Intermediate to Warm
Additional Information: This is a large plant with an impressive (if short-lived) floral display. Grow it in a slatted wood basket, clay pot, or mounted on driftwood or cork. Schomburgkia fimbriata needs high light and lots of fresh air. Let the plant or mount dry before watering again.
Synonyms: Bletia crispina; Epidendrum fimbriatum; Schomburgkia amazonica
Schomburgkia crispa
Schomburgkia crispa
Plant Size: Large. The elongated pseudobulbs of Schomburgkia crispa are topped with 2 or 3 leathery leaves.
Flower Size: Medium.
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Flower Description: Schomburgkia crispa has beautiful glossy maroon flowers with heavily undulated petals. The lip is narrow and lighter in color with a yellow triangular blotch near the tip. Many flowers are clustered at the end of a very tall erect or arching flower spike.
Synonyms: Bletia crispina; Bletia gloriosa; Bletia marginata; Cattleya crispa; Cattleya marginata; Laelia gloriosa; Laelia marginata; Schomburgkia crispa var. alba; Schomburgkia marginata; Schomburgkia marginata var immarginata
Common Name: The Curled Schomburgkia
Native to: Schomburgkia crispa is found growing high up in trees where it received nearly full sunlight and breezes throughout the day. Schomburgkia crispa is found growing in Venezuela, Surinam, Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador.
Plant Size: Large. The elongated pseudobulbs of Schomburgkia crispa are topped with 2 or 3 leathery leaves.
Flower Size: Medium.
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Flower Description: Schomburgkia crispa has beautiful glossy maroon flowers with heavily undulated petals. The lip is narrow and lighter in color with a yellow triangular blotch near the tip. Many flowers are clustered at the end of a very tall erect or arching flower spike.
Bloom Season: Summer, Fall
Growing Temperature: Warm to Intermediate
Additional Information: Schomburgkia crispa was the first species of Schomburgkia to be described and is the type species for the genus. Schomburgkia crispa grows best mounted on a strudy hardwood mount or in large slotted baskets. Provide as much light as possible; schomburgkia's require more light than most cattleya orchids to flower.
Synonyms: Bletia crispina; Bletia gloriosa; Bletia marginata; Cattleya crispa; Cattleya marginata; Laelia gloriosa; Laelia marginata; Schomburgkia crispa var. alba; Schomburgkia marginata; Schomburgkia marginata var immarginata
Schomburgkia Species Orchids
Schomburgkia
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This genus was formerly combined with the genus Laelia and has many similarities in flower form to the latter. However, there are enough unique characteristics to warrant the creation of a separate genus. Twelve medium to large sized species grow on trees or rocks in their native habitat. Pseudobulbs are large and have two to three long, leathery leaves at the top. Flowers are borne in clusters at the end of long spikes and are showy. The bloom season is spring and summer. This species grows best mounted on wood plaques and needs high to very high light levels.
The most notable feature of the plants (beside the striking flowers) is that the large cylindrical pseudobulbs are hollow. Ants often take up residence in the hollows and act as a security force to protect the plant from potential predators.
The genus is named in honor of Sir Richard and Moritz Schomburgk who were botanists in Germany.
Schomburgkia Species Orchids
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This genus was formerly combined with the genus Laelia and has many similarities in flower form to the latter. However, there are enough unique characteristics to warrant the creation of a separate genus. Twelve medium to large sized species grow on trees or rocks in their native habitat. Pseudobulbs are large and have two to three long, leathery leaves at the top. Flowers are borne in clusters at the end of long spikes and are showy. The bloom season is spring and summer. This species grows best mounted on wood plaques and needs high to very high light levels.
The most notable feature of the plants (beside the striking flowers) is that the large cylindrical pseudobulbs are hollow. Ants often take up residence in the hollows and act as a security force to protect the plant from potential predators.
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