Schoenorchis tixieri (mount)

Spiking season! 6/5/24

Mini orchid from Southeast Asia that has rough leaves and produces compact white blooms with pink ends that cluster around the base of the plant. Grows vandaceously/vertically and enjoys being mounted but will do ok potted in a fast draining mix. Slightly cooler grower that usually grows near the base of trees. 

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. Fine bark with perlite, root bound. 

Light: Bright indirect. Must be given ample water and humidity for brighter locations. No direct light.

Water: Water frequently in hot months as the media reaches dry. This one likes drying between waterings but doesn't want to stay dry. Doesn't need a rest period.

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

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. Drop fertilizer amount in winter to help with plant cycling. 

Photo credit: By Naoki Takebayashi from Fairbanks, AK, USA - Schoenorchis tixieri, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=62848976