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Sarcochilus and plectorrhiza tridentata Info

SARCOCHILUS

Temperature range for these orchids in the cool to intermediate range is 8C to 25C. Sarcochilus are generally 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 have swift drainage.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Sarcochilus don't need much light and prefer to be grown in a shady cool corner out of direct sunlight. We grow our sarcochilus, on mounts of cork, and in pots. Some of the native sarcochilus are mounted on the sides of large pieces of cyathea (rough tree fern).

WATERING REQUIREMENTS

These small compact growers do not have any bulbs, and so have no ability to store water. This means that these plants require regular watering to keep the roots evenly moist. Do not water into the crown of the leaves during the colder months as this can cause rot.

FEEDING REQUIREMENTS

During summer - Late spring through summer, plants will enjoy a feed every second or third watering, ensuring that the water runs freely from the bottom of the pot.
During winter - feeding requirements are minimal, due to the plants being in a minimal or slow growth period.
We feed weekly during late spring to summer, using a majority of organic (horse, cow, sheep manure) and supplements with inorganic (Aquasol, Seasol, Orchid mix, Miracle Gro) fertilisers every third to fourth feed. We then drop this to fortnightly or every three weeks, heading in autumn, and then down to once a month over the winter months.
Mounted plants are checked every couple of days even over the winter months to ensure they are not drying out. They are given a gentle misting, if they appear to be dry.

OUR POTTING MIX

For our orchids in pots, we have experimented with several different media mixes. Our current mix is Debco Medium pine bark. A layer of aggregate, or heavier pine bark in the base of the pot, assists with weight to avoid being knock over or blown over in the wind, and enhances drainage.

All native species have been legally salvaged.