Sarcanthopsis warocqueana
Also known as: Waroque's Sarcanthopsis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
Waroque's Sarcanthopsis is a warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Belgian Ambassador to China and Orchid Enthsiast late in the 19th century.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous thick erect, rigid, oblong shaped leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
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.
Fragrant:- IsFragrant
Climate
hot-forest-orchids Grows at high elevations.
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,