schoenorchis fragrans culture? - Orchid Board

rochelle@58 · #1 10-10-2011, 06:17 PM

Hi all -
Anyone have any culture tips for schoenorchis fragrans? I have just acquired one and all I have real is int. temps, med light, med water, etc. Would appreciate any advice or tips. Thanks in advance.
Barb H.

fishmommy · #2 10-10-2011, 06:34 PM

I grow mine mounted in Phal light (1000 - 1500 fc)
I water daily

I believe these need a cool, dry winter rest in order to bloom

rochelle@58 · #3 10-10-2011, 07:22 PM

Thanks Fishmommy!

Daethen · #4 10-10-2011, 07:57 PM

Not dry, but dryer than normal. Mine is mounted and I hang it about 2 inches away from the light. I water every day to every other day. I am not getting blooms yet, but it is just getting to blooming sizer (the size of a quarter).

rochelle@58 · #5 10-10-2011, 09:23 PM

Hi Daethan -
About what is the temperature range and is your light natural daylight or something else?

fishmommy · #6 10-10-2011, 09:37 PM

and yes, by dry rest I mean less water - not no water, and for sure no fertilizer

I grow at about 80 day 65 night under HPS lights
winter it goes on a cool windowsill for a few months

Daethen · #7 10-10-2011, 09:46 PM

I grow under lights. I didn't put it in a cooler location last winter, but I will be this year. I like the cool window idea!