Schomburgkia exaltata, shipped bare root, spectacular orchid!

Schomburgkia exaltata is one of the most beautiful of all the flowering orchids. It’s native to areas ranging from Mexico down to southern Brazil and can be found along the Caribbean coasts of Guatemala and Honduras in the low mountain forests and scrublands. Schomburgkias are impressive orchids that are a good fit for tropical gardeners who can provide adequate light, humidity, and space to maintain them properly. As they mature they become quite impressive in size—some of these plants grow a terminal inflorescence up to five feet tall. They can be either epiphytic or lithophytic, and the larger species of Lithophytes are typically grown in gardens or greenhouses. There is some variance in their flowering habit but they predominantly flower in spring. Each plant has large, leathery leaves that grow from stalked pseudo bulbs, about two to three per bulb, the flowers of Schomburgkia orchids range from about one to four inches in diameter. Light: These tropical orchids require lots of bright light every day to thrive. If the leaves are growing in too small or losing color, they likely need more light. Water: Keep them evenly moist and do not allow to dry out. However, make sure not to waterlog them. Temperature: Warm tropical temperatures, ideally around seventy degrees or higher. Schomburgkia orchids not tolerant of frost. Soil: A coarse, well-draining, epiphyte mix like chopped sphagnum moss or perlite will satisfy the epiphyte varieties: if grown in soil, a well-drained, fertile mix with organic material. Fertilizer: Fertilize monthly using a balanced fertilizer like a 20-20-20 for best results, and up their feeding, if the plant is not blooming sufficiently. Like other tropical orchids, keeping Schomburgkias in humid, warm conditions is key to their long-term health. These are large growers that do well with regular feeding and will need to be repotted once they’ve begun to stretch past their container. Many gardeners, however, choose to mount them vertically, and Schomburgkias can thrive in these conditions as well. Watch out for common orchid pests like mealybugs and scale: these kinds of insects can be wiped away using rubbing alcohol and cloth in small numbers, but if an infestation has become too widespread a strong eco-friendly pesticide should be used. PLANT MAYBE SHIPPED BARE ROOTS You will not receive the exact orchid plant as shown in pictures. Blooming pictures are for presentation only . Important: – Every effort and care will make to securely pack your plant, but we cannot guarantee the plants condition due to shipping . PLANT MAYBE SHIPPED BARE ROOTS You will not receive the exact orchid plant as shown in pictures. Blooming pictures are for presentation only . Important: – Every effort and care will make to securely pack your plant, but we cannot guarantee the plants condition due to shipping .