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I’ve never been to Queensland, but it is said that there is also the home of Phal. Amabilis, a widespread species found in the Pacific Asia.
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Phalaenopsis amabilis grows in north Queensland where it is more tropical than we are. In my area we have quite a few Sarcochilus and othe Sarcochilus relatives. One of my favourites is Sarcochilus hartmannii. These tough plants grow on exposed rocky situations in the mountains just below 1000 metres altitude (generally around 800 metres) and can tolerate extremes of heat and cold but always has good air movement. They are not very common and hard to find. We also have Sarcochilus falcatus in abundance in this area. It is a cooler grower that grows in the mountainous areas often on the tops of ridges on rainforest trees where there is plenty of fresh moist air. Other species around here are Sarcochilus hillii, Sarcochilus olivaceous and Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii (also rare). Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii grows on moss covered boulders near rainforest streams in the mountains with its roots spreading over the surface. It likes cool shady conditions with good air movement. The southern tangle root orchid Plectorrhiza tridentata also grows near where i live. The plant is similar to the northern species but flowers quite different in shape.
If anyone wants to know any more info on these species feel free to ask and i will tell you what i know
peace and happy growing to all
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