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🌸 Sarcochilus Newbold Thredbo Care Sheet (Closed Terrarium Setup)

A striking compact orchid hybrid, known for its crisp colour contrasts and reliable blooming.

🔍 Quick Info

  • Type: Epiphytic Sarcochilus hybrid

  • Size: Compact, typically 10–15 cm tall

  • Flowers: Bold, often white with red/purple blotches; showy and long-lasting

  • Bloom Time: Spring to early summer (may rebloom in ideal conditions)

  • Growth Habit: Monopodial, slow-spreading

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

  • Day Temp: 20–28°C

  • Night Temp: 16–20°C

  • Humidity: 70–90%

    • ✅ Closed terrariums provide ideal humidity

    • ⚠️ Add some air exchange (USB fan or brief lid opening) to prevent fungal issues

💡 Light Requirements

  • Light Level: Bright, filtered or diffused

  • Natural Light: East-facing or north-facing window

  • Artificial Light: LED grow lights (10–12 hours daily)

  • ❌ Avoid harsh midday sun—leaves can easily burn

💧 Watering

  • Water Frequency: 2–3× per week depending on evaporation rate

  • Water Quality: Use RO, distilled, or rainwater

  • Moisture Level: Keep lightly moist but never soggy

  • ✅ Mist roots or water gently around base

  • ❌ Avoid letting water sit in crown or leaf joints

🌱 Potting & Mounting

  • Substrate:

    • Fine bark + sphagnum mix in a small, airy pot

    • Or mount on cork with moss (only if terrarium has good airflow)

  • Preferred Container: Net pots or shallow orchid baskets for root aeration

  • 🪴 Avoid deep, stagnant containers

🌬️ Air Movement

  • Air circulation is critical to prevent fungal and bacterial issues

  • USB fan or regularly vent the terrarium (1–2× per week minimum)

  • Ensures strong root health and bloom success

🌿 Feeding

  • Fertilizer: Balanced orchid fertilizer at 1/4 strength

  • Feeding Frequency: Every 2–3 weeks in spring/summer

  • Flush: Monthly with clean water to prevent salt buildup

⚠️ Additional Care Tips

  • Prune old flower spikes only after they fully dry

  • Monitor for pests: Mealybugs and fungal spots are rare but possible

  • Check crown for trapped moisture—dry gently with tissue if needed

  • Avoid rapid temp changes—this hybrid prefers stability

Perfect For

  • Warm, humid terrariums with bright, indirect light

  • Orchid hobbyists who want colour contrast and compact growth

  • Intermediate growers with moderate terrarium orchid experience

Sarcochilus Newbold Thredbo (12) on Bark

R225.00Price
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