AboutOrchids

So many people think of orchids as delicate and fragile, but this little Sarcochilus hartmanii is one tough plant. Related to Phalaenopsis and Vanda, in the wild Sarcochilus grow as lithophytes, or rock plants. Their roots attach to cliff-face rocks in eastern Australia, holding on despite strong ocean winds. They can handle a wide range of temperatures, and can even survive mild freezes in winter.

Part of their toughness is the durability of their blooms. These Sarcochilus flowers last 2 or 3 months through the spring, surviving rain, wind, and heat waves. I keep the plant growing outdoors on my back deck, where it receives bright light, including some direct sun.

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This entry was posted on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008 at 7:57 am and is filed under Cool Growers, Growing, Mini Orchids, Orchids in the Wild, Photos.

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