Sarcoglottis schwackei

Also known as: Schwacke's Sarcoglottis in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Brazil

General Information

Schwacke's Sarcoglottis is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Brazil. It is named after the German Mining Engineer and Orchid Collector in Brasil in the 19th century.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.