Baptistonia sarcodes

Native to: Parana - Brazil Sao Paulo - Brazil Tocantins - Brazil

General Information

Baptistonia sarcodes is a sympodial cool to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil.

Plant Description

Sympodial. Grows to 25-40cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery erect, lance shaped, oblong shaped leaves that grow to 3.5-25cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 1.5-15cm. The plant forms clusters over time

Flowers

Numerous long lasting blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 10mm to 145mm per day, heaviest in June and lightest in January. Temperature ranges from 10C to 28C, highest in August (17C to 28C) and lowest in January (10C to 23C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,