Growing Orchids

The Sophronitis Story

Sophronitis brevipedunculata

Sophronitis is a genus of epiphytic, dwarf, evergreen plants similar in appearance and habit to Cattleya but requiring cooler conditions and more light. The coloring of the flowers is very brilliant.

Not for the beginner.

The Chysis Story

     Chysis bractescens

Chysis is a small genus containing only about eight species. It is epiphytic, evergreen, and pseudobulbous. It has showering flowers, which have a divided lip with a spreading skirt-like base, and erect side lobes, lightly curving together, with a hooded effect.