" Slc . " is the abbreviation used to describe hybrid orchids with bloodline from three species : sophronitis , laelia and cattleya . These flowers are also sometimes called " sophrolaeliocattleya " orchids . The various hybrid usually have the yellow , orange or red prime of sophronitis orchids , but they are considered to be part of the cattleya confederation when it comes to orchidaceous plant acculturation , fit in to Argus Orchids .
Climate
Orchids are tropical flowers . The orchid kinsperson is so Brobdingnagian that they can be found in many parts of the world , but most types of orchids grown by home gardeners are aboriginal to the blistering , humid timber of South America , according to the University of Tennessee . This include Slc . orchids . For that grounds , and for their stunning beauty , Slc . orchidaceous plant are usually grown indoors in containers and cultivated as ornamental business firm plants .
Appearance
Slc . orchids have the Graeco-Roman , distinctive orchid blossom , with three top petal , two bottom petals , and a " brim " that houses the flush ’s generative organs . The top and lower two petal are really sepal , which are modified leaves , although they depend just like the petal . The middle two petal ( on either side of the top petal ) are rightful flower petals . Slc . orchids normally have more than one flush on one fore . Otherwise , they motley wide in size , build and colouring . Some are dwarf hybrids and seem short and compact , while others are much taller .
Types
Many Slc . orchid are pop for their true cerise colour , which is achieved only through hybridisation . Many of the most pop Slc . orchid hybrids are red . " Fire Lighter " is a bright red , compact plant . " Precious Beauty " has deep red margins fading inward to orange and then yellowed at the shopping center . " Jewel Box ' Scheherazade ' " is an award - winning Slc . orchidaceous plant that have a sight of heavy , spring - blooming , red flower on short stem .
Light, Soil and Water
Cattelya orchid , including Slcs , necessitate exposure to shiny but collateral luminosity to flower well . These efflorescence should be place in a south or western United States facing window that is filtered by a plain drapery , according to Clemson University . These orchidaceous plant should not be planted in potting soil but or else should be raise in a soil - less planting medium . These are usually market for orchids and usually contain barque , peat and perlite to assist in draining . unspoiled drain is very significant , because if orchids sit too long in overly pixilated potty , their ascendant will rot . They should be watered about once a week , with the planting medium drying slimly between each tearing .
Humidity and Air
Slc . orchids , like all orchid , postulate humidity to grow well . They also postulate air circulating around them , according to the University of Tennessee , such as a fan or unresolved window can supply . This will reduce the chances of fungous or bacterial disease . Humidity trays ( shallow trays filled with pebble and weewee ) can provide estimable humidness . Rest the green goddess on the pebble , but do not rent the water touch the bottom of the pot . As the water vaporize , it will provide humidity to the works .
