Sarcochilus Orchids
Adelaide Orchids
16 Pine Road Woodcroft
South Australia 5162

Australia has a wealth of unique flora. Australian Native Orchids in particular Sarcochilus hold the greatest fascination. In their natural habitat they grow on branches of trees and on rocks, obtaining moisture through the thick fleshy and extensive root system produced.
They are epiphytic orchids that do not grow well in soil. In general Australian Natives grow best in pots that provide very good drainage. Use a coarse growing medium such as bark.
Sarcochilus can also be grown mounted. Use a bark block, cork or a tree fern slab. Initially mount the plant and tie with fishing line. Plants that are mounted require more careful attention to watering as they will dry out a lot quicker than those in pots, due to the increase in air movement around the root system.
 Potting Mixtures : Orchids in general like to be kept moist and “Aussie Dendrobium’s” are no exception . Always maintain your potting mixture is clean free from fungus to obtain the best growing results. A suggestion would be to purchase from a successful grower or a reputable nursery, and always observe your plants are in a free draining orchid medium.
Sarcochilus grow well in a position which receives approximately 50 – 70% shade.
Provide some humidity during hot months.
 Re-Potting Time : The best time to repot is immediately after flowering. Do not over pot the plants. They do respond well being planted on into slightly larger pots. The plants will become pot bound quickly and will give a much better flowering. 
Fertilising : Sarcochilus require only very light fertilising throughout the
year, and when applied it is recommended to apply at a very weak solution. (half
strength) during active growth. Over fertilising will result in less flowers and
soft foliage. One very simple additive for success with Sarcochilus is lots of natural fresh air blowing over the plants.
Flowering Season : Flowering season begins in late Spring. Sarcochilus plants flower on progressive racemes that will continue to extend and produce more new blooms during a 2 month period.
New shoots development from the base of other mature growths. No bulbs are produced.
 Enjoy your Sarcochilus Orchids, as they are hardy easy to grow and flower when many other orchids have finished during late Spring. Flowers hold for several weeks and the plants can be grown into magnificent pot plants if regularly
potted on into a slightly larger pot each time. Eventually forming a delightful potted specimen much to be admired in the greenhouse or on the show-bench by fellow orchid friends.