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Sarcochilus sp., Sarcochilus

Sarcochilus sp.

Sarcochilus
Family: Orchidaceae
Origin: Australia
Small plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeRegular waterEpiphyte plantRed, crimson, vinous flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

The genus Sarcochilus consisting of 25 species endemic to Northern Australia, Eastern Australia, Tasmania and New Caledonia.

All of the lithophytic, and some of the epiphytic, Sarcochilus can be successfully grown in pots.





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