Sobennikoffia humbertiana

Author H.Perrier

Species 2 awards
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Found in 1 country
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Care and culture for Sobennikoffia humbertiana Photos and growing information from the Orchid Species Encyclopedia

Growing conditions

Intermediate Temperature class
63–1,191m Elevation
12°C Day/night drop
859mm Annual rainfall
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep Dry rest

Temperature

22°S Southern Hemisphere
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13°18°23°28°33°
Day high Night low Range across populations

Rainfall

859mm/year
0100200JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecmm
Dry rest period: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep - reduce watering during these months
Jan 30° 28–32 19° 18–21 214mm
Feb 29° 27–32 19° 18–21 155mm
Mar 29° 27–32 18° 17–20 103mm
Apr 28° 26–31 17° 15–18 25mm
May 26° 25–30 13° 12–14 12mm
Jun 24° 23–27 11° 10–12 10mm
Jul 23° 22–26 11° 10–12 7mm
Aug 25° 23–27 12° 11–13 7mm
Sep 27° 26–30 13° 12–14 14mm
Oct 30° 27–31 15° 14–17 31mm
Nov 31° 28–32 18° 16–19 93mm
Dec 30° 28–32 18° 17–20 188mm

Bloom Season

Based on 2 Sobennikoffia awards. Showing genus-level data.

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Awards

Photo: Australian Orchid Council
ACM / AOC 2009 'Keiths'
81.30 points Exhibited by Keith M. & T. QLD 4 November 2009
Measurements
Flower size 43 × 41 mm Petals 19 × 9 mm Dorsal sepal 14 × 11 mm Lateral sepals 31 × 9 mm Lip 36 × 18 mm
8 inflorescences 15 flowers 40 buds

Segments yellow-white 158D. Labellum yellow 158D, overlaid green 142C on spur and back of flower. Eight inflorescences, 15 flowers on main one. Total 66 flowers/ 40 buds. Stems 560mm.

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Photo: Australian Orchid Council
CBM / AOC 2004 'Keiths'
0.00 points Exhibited by Keith M. & T. QLD 3 December 2004
Measurements
Flower size 57 × 49 mm Petals 21 × 10 mm Dorsal sepal 18 × 11 mm Lateral sepals 31 × 9 mm Lip 34 × 16 mm
4 inflorescences 13 flowers 10 buds

All segments yellow-white 158D, overlaid green 142C. Labellum yellow-white 158D, overlaid green 142C. Four inflorescences, 13 flowers on main one, total 44 flowers/ 10 buds. Stems approx. 450mm.

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Award Comparison

MeasurementACM/AOC 2009 'Keiths'CBM/AOC 2004 'Keiths'
Flower size43 × 41 mm57 × 49 mm
Petals19 × 9 mm21 × 10 mm
Dorsal sepal14 × 11 mm18 × 11 mm
Lateral sepals31 × 9 mm31 × 9 mm
Lip36 × 18 mm34 × 16 mm
Flower count1513
Inflorescences84

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