| Growing Sarcochilus Orchids |
Sarcochilus
8 - 25 C (40 - 80 F) These little Australian gems are found in mountain
gullies, outcrops and gorges as epiphytes and lithophytes where they are
exposed to cool conditions and the roots are frequently flooded but they
have swift drainage. In many ways they are like orchid alpines. They make
very good houseplants as they remain compact growing and will thrive on
a shady cool windowsill. They can have up to 15 flowers per raceme (spike)
and as many as 5 racemes per plant. Some of the species and hybrids are
also fragrant.
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Light requirements Sarcochilus
don't need much light and prefer to be grown in a shady cool corner
out of direct sunlight.
Watering requirements These small compact growers
are bulbless and so have no natural water store, as a result the
plants don't like to be dry at the roots at any time, they don't
like being sodden either! Keep the compost evenly moist at all times
but avoid getting the crown of the plant wet during the winter months.
They thrive on high humidity and good air movement.
Feeding requirements The plants are light feeders
and a general purpose plant food made can be applied from March
to November at 1/8th the pack recommendation. Flush the pot out
once a month with clean water to remove any unused plant food and
salts which can build up in the compost. |
Re-potting schedule The plants should never be over
potted as this can cause excess water to be retained in the pot causing
some stagnation of the compost. Use a very swift draining compost such
as a medium or even large grade mix containing some loose rock chippings
for added drainage. Repotting should be undertaken bi annually in the
spring as growth begins. |
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