Recieved a Sarcoglottis as a Freebie and need ID

[Kevin_PR]

I have no idea what it is. This pic was provided by the seller. Do these plants spread underground?

[WhiteRabbit]

[TOMMYMIAMI]

No clue, hope someone will help:-)

[RosieC]

Not sure. They look similar to my Ludisia and they spread underground. Don't know on these though as my sarcoglottis had not done very well for me so I've not found out how they grow.

[Bloomin_Aussie]

I believe they make tuberous roots like Spiranthes rather than tuberoids. The genus is a member of the Spiranthinae sub tribe.

[Ray]

Looks like Sarcoglottis sceptrodes

[Bud]

Ray is right, this jewel orchid is endemic to Mexico, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Panama; in fact it might also be naturally found in your island of Puerto Rico. These are found in lower rainforests hot growing terrestrial or pseudo-lithophyte on rocks, in soil deposits above streams that blooms in late winter to late spring. These are dependent on morning dew in the dry months and the flooding of streams in the monsoon rains. You have the high humidity for this plant just put it in a shady medium light like the Phals….I use medium orchid mix added with a handful of potting soil. weekly weakly fertilizer = lessen the watering and fertilizer according to your Island's dry seasons and monsoon rains to make it bloom well for you.