Project 2023 Spring Sarcochilus

[camille1585]

Spring is here, which means it's plant project time! A bit late this year, but better late than never.

We could go through the usual suggestion round/discussions, but as I was preparing my wishlist for a trip to Akerne Orchids next week and saw their extensive Sarcochilus selection (they do a lot of breeding), I decided that I'd really like to try growing one. I've been wanting one for years, but not knowing anything about them, have been hesitant until now.

From what I understand, Sarcos are cool to intermediate growers, and modern hybrids (especially SVO's breeding from what I read) are getting to be rather heat tolerant. Culture seems to be rather similar to Neofinetia.

So 2 questions:

1) Anyone have more cultural info on this genus and can advise if it is a good project candidate, and can be grown indoors under lights? (Many seem to be grown in shadehouses/greenhouses).

2) Anyone interested in joining me in trying to grow this genus? In the US good quality hybrids are available at SVO, and in Europe Akerne Orchids (Belgium) has a great selection.