Schoenorchis gemmata (mount)

Spiking season! 6/5/24

Mini orchid resembling Holcoglossum from China and the Himalayas. Has long spindly leaves that like to amble. Does very well mounted and prefers it. Tends to grow in a swooping motion and flowers will hang down in long spikes with a spiral of tiny white and pink flowers. Flower coloration is interesting with the top half being bright purple-pink and the bottom half a stark white. Quite a fun plant. Tolerant of extremes in temperature, prefers warm. 

This is a mature, blooming size plant mounted on plastic placard. Photo is representative of the plant you will receive. Unless otherwise stated, it will not arrive in bloom or spike. 

SCHOENORCHIS CARE INFO:

Potting mix: Mounted with moss.  

Light: Shaded medium-bright indirect. Must be given ample water and humidity for brighter locations. 

Water: Water frequently in hot months as the media reaches dry. This one likes drying slightly between waterings but doesn't want to stay dry. Enjoys a mild rest period of decreased watering and fertilizing in winter.

Temp: Cool-warm (45F min, 95F max). Prefers warm.

Humidity: 40-80%, prefers medium-high humidity. Ensure good air circulation for terrarium or greenhouse growing.

Fertilizing: 1/4-1/2 strength urea-free fertilizer, every month as new roots and leaves emerge. Run clean tap water through the growing media once monthly to prevent salt buildup. Light feeders - less is more.

Photo credit: By I, KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=84143280