🌸 Sarcochilus Yvette Care Sheet (Closed Terrarium Setup)
A compact, reliable hybrid known for its elegant shape and charming colour—perfect for bright, humid terrariums.
🔍 Quick Info
Type: Epiphytic Sarcochilus hybrid
Size: 10–15 cm tall
Growth Habit: Monopodial, slow-spreading
Flowers: Typically white to pale pink with red or magenta spotting; blooms appear in arching clusters
Bloom Season: Spring to early summer
Traits: Compact growth + excellent flower form = ideal terrarium candidate
🌡️ Temperature & Humidity
Day Temp: 20–28°C
Night Temp: 16–20°C
Humidity: 70–90%
✅ A closed terrarium maintains perfect humidity
💨 Air movement is essential: use a small USB fan or open the lid 2–3× per week
💡 Light
Requirement: Bright, diffused light
Natural: East- or north-facing window
Artificial: LED grow light for 10–12 hrs/day
❌ Avoid direct sun—it causes leaf scorch
💧 Watering
Frequency: 2–3× per week
Water Type: RO, rainwater, or distilled
✅ Keep roots moist, not soggy
✅ Let the top layer of media just start to dry between waterings
❌ Never let water sit in the crown
🌱 Potting & Mounting
Medium: Fine bark + sphagnum moss
Container: Small net pots or breathable orchid pots
Mounting: Only with good air movement (e.g., cork with moss backing)
✅ Roots love some exposure and airflow
🌬️ Air Circulation
Vital in a closed system
Small fan or lid-open routine keeps conditions fresh
Prevents fungal infections and promotes healthy root activity
🌿 Feeding
Fertilizer: Diluted orchid food (1/4 strength)
Schedule: Every 2–3 weeks in spring/summer
Flush: Monthly with plain water to avoid buildup
⚠️ Terrarium Tips
Remove wilted blooms/leaves promptly
Monitor for mealybugs, especially in leaf bases
Avoid stagnant air, which can lead to crown rot
Trim roots sparingly—they enjoy wandering in moist air
✅ Ideal For
Compact terrariums with high humidity
Indoor growers with filtered natural light or LED grow lights
Orchid lovers wanting reliable, compact, flowering plants