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Sarcanthus pachyacris is an orchid species identified by J.J.Sm. in 1905. Culture information and photos for this orchid are commonly detailed under the currently accepted name of Schoenorchis pachyacris.
ORIGIN: A miniature sized, vandaceous, hot to warm growing epiphytic plant occurring in Java and Sumatra at elevations of sea-level on mangroves to 800 meters.
DESCRIPTION: A miniature sized, vandaceous, hot to warm growing epiphytic plant occurring in Java and Sumatra at elevations of sea-level on mangroves to 800 meters with a short stem carrying two ranked, slightly curved, narrowly lanceolate, unequally bilobed apically, thick, fleshy leaves and blooms in the fall on a lateral, 3/4" [2 cm] long, racemose, several [6] flowered inflorescence with very small, triangular, acute floral bracts and has flowers that need magnification [Photo courtesy of Marc Grahiles] to be seen well, likes some direct sun and grows mounted on cork, wood or tree fern with hot to warm temperatures, moderate bright light, high humidity and waterings that allow the mount to dry out completely before rewatering.
FLOWER SIZE: 1/4 inch [8mm]
-- information provided by Jay Pfahl, author of the
Internet Orchid Species Encyclopedia (IOSPE).
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