{"title":"Sarcochilus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarcochilus\u003c\/em\u003e are compact Australian epiphytic orchids valued for their clean growth habit and reliable spring flowering. Unlike many cool-growing orchids, they are adaptable to a range of temperate conditions and well suited to outdoor shadehouse culture in southern Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection focuses on hybrid seedling crosses from specialist Australian breeders, selected for flower quality, marking intensity, and compact form. Parentage is noted clearly on every listing so you know exactly what you are buying and what to expect at flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor growing guidance see the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/care-guides\/sarcochilus-orchid-care-guide-australia\"\u003eSarcochilus Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e. For common growing problems see \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/deep-dive\/why-sarcochilus-struggle-in-hot-weather\"\u003eWhy Sarcochilus Struggle in Hot Weather\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sarcohilus-tina-x-amber","title":"Sarcochilus Tina × Amber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurrently out of stock — use the notify button to join the waitlist.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarcochilus Tina × Amber\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Australian Sarcochilus seedling cross bred from two named cultivars by a specialist Tasmanian breeder. Tina and Amber are both well-regarded Sarcochilus cultivars in the pink and white colour tradition; the cross is expected to produce compact, floriferous seedlings with clean white to soft pink flowers and variable central markings. The photographs show the parent plants. Individual seedlings will vary in colour, marking density, and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to early summer. Short upright spikes carrying multiple flowers held clear of the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expected range from white to soft pink with variable red to maroon central markings. Pattern and intensity will vary across individual seedlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact Sarcochilus habit. Supplied in a 66mm pot as a small established seedling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool to intermediate. Avoid sustained heat. Well-suited to outdoor growing in southern Australia and cool-temperate regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered shade. No direct midday sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist year-round. Sarcochilus has no pseudobulbs and no dormancy — do not allow to dry out completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced fertiliser through spring and summer at reduced strength. Good air movement is important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 66mm pot as a small established seedling. Not yet flowered. Ships from the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belgrave Orchids","offers":[{"title":"66mm Pot - SLC","offer_id":47923933839600,"sku":"SAR-057","price":19.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9013\/2720\/files\/IMG-4841.jpg?v=1755312776"},{"product_id":"sarcochilus-heidi-x-fairy-x-zoe","title":"Sarcochilus Heidi × (Fairy × Zoe)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurrently out of stock — use the notify button to join the waitlist.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarcochilus Heidi × (Fairy × Zoe)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Australian Sarcochilus seedling cross bred by a specialist Tasmanian breeder. The cross combines Heidi — a cultivar known for clean form and strong marking contrast — with the Fairy × Zoe hybrid, which contributes spotted patterning and soft pink tones. The photographs show the parent plants. Individual seedlings will vary in colour, marking density, and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to early summer. Short upright spikes carrying multiple flowers held clear of the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expected range of soft pink to white with variable spotting and central markings drawing on both parents. Pattern and intensity will vary across individual seedlings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact Sarcochilus habit. Supplied in a 66mm pot as a small established seedling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool to intermediate. Avoid sustained heat. Well-suited to outdoor growing in southern Australia and cool-temperate regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered shade. No direct midday sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist year-round. Sarcochilus has no pseudobulbs and no dormancy — do not allow to dry out completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced fertiliser through spring and summer at reduced strength. Good air movement is important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 66mm pot as a small established seedling. Not yet flowered. Ships from the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belgrave Orchids","offers":[{"title":"66mm Pot - SLC","offer_id":47923937149168,"sku":"SAR-058","price":19.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9013\/2720\/files\/IMG-4840.jpg?v=1755312971"},{"product_id":"sarcochilus-melody-mel-x-cherie-snow-x-bunyip","title":"Sarcochilus (Melody Mel × Cherie Snow) × Bunyip","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurrently out of stock — use the notify button to join the waitlist.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarcochilus (Melody Mel × Cherie Snow) × Bunyip\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Australian Sarcochilus seedling cross bred by a specialist Tasmanian breeder. The cross combines the Melody Mel × Cherie Snow hybrid — known for rich spotting and deep pink to purple tones — with Bunyip, which contributes vigour and strong central patterning. The photographs show the parent plants. Individual seedlings will vary in colour, marking density, and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to early summer. Short upright spikes carrying multiple flowers held clear of the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expected range of white to pink with deep pink, purple, and burgundy spotting and central markings drawing on both parents. Heavily patterned seedlings are likely given the parentage. Pattern and intensity will vary across individual plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact Sarcochilus habit. Supplied in a 66mm pot as a small established seedling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool to intermediate. Avoid sustained heat. Well-suited to outdoor growing in southern Australia and cool-temperate regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered shade. No direct midday sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist year-round. Sarcochilus has no pseudobulbs and no dormancy — do not allow to dry out completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced fertiliser through spring and summer at reduced strength. Good air movement is important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 66mm pot as a small established seedling. Not yet flowered. Ships from the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belgrave Orchids","offers":[{"title":"66mm Pot - SLC","offer_id":47923941867760,"sku":"SAR-059","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9013\/2720\/files\/IMG-4842.jpg?v=1755313326"},{"product_id":"sarcochilus-newbold-cannonball-delightful-nickys-twin-bees-bullseye","title":"Sarcochilus Newbold Cannonball 'Delightful' × Nicky's Twin Bee's 'Bullseye'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarcochilus\u003c\/strong\u003e Newbold Cannonball 'Delightful' × Nicky's Twin Bee's 'Bullseye' is an Australian Sarcochilus hybrid bred from two named cultivars. The bold central marking visible in the photographs is characteristic of the 'Bullseye' parentage. The photographs show the parent plants. Seedling flowers will draw on both parents and will vary between individual plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short upright spikes in spring to early summer. Multiple flowers per spike held clear of the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expected to draw on both parents — white petals and sepals with a deep burgundy-red bullseye marking from Nicky's Twin Bee's 'Bullseye', combined with the form of Newbold Cannonball 'Delightful'. Exact colour and pattern will vary between individual plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact Sarcochilus habit with short, spreading root system suited to pot or mounted culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool to intermediate. Avoid sustained heat. Grows well outdoors in the Dandenong Ranges and similar cool-temperate regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered shade. No direct midday sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist year-round. Unlike Dendrobium, Sarcochilus has no pseudobulbs and no dormancy — do not allow to dry out completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced fertiliser through spring and summer at reduced strength, with good air movement to reduce fungal risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in an 80mm pot as a seedling. Plants are grown on-site in the Dandenong Ranges and dispatched Monday to Wednesday. We ship plants only — not in flower — to reduce transit stress.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belgrave Orchids","offers":[{"title":"80mm Pot - NFS","offer_id":49771119444208,"sku":"SAR-4963","price":24.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9013\/2720\/files\/4963.jpg?v=1780035318"},{"product_id":"sarcochilus-alliance-plchs-harlequin-fitzhart-sunny","title":"Sarcochilus Alliance (Plchs Harlequin × Fitzhart) × Sunny","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an intergeneric Sarcochilus-alliance hybrid combining \u003cem\u003ePlectorrhiza\u003c\/em\u003e and Sarcochilus genetics. The cross is (Plectorrhiza Harlequin × Fitzhart) × Sunny, where 'Plchs' denotes \u003cem\u003ePlectorrhiza\u003c\/em\u003e — a small Australian epiphytic genus closely related to Sarcochilus, noted for contributing compact habit and bright yellow colouring to hybrids. The photographs show the two parent plants. Seedling flowers will draw on both parents and will vary between individual plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to early summer. Multiple flowers per spike held clear of the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expected to draw on both parents — bright yellow with brown-red central markings from (Plectorrhiza Harlequin × Fitzhart), and creamy apricot tones from Sunny. Exact colour and pattern will vary between individual plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact Sarcochilus-alliance habit suited to pot or mounted culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool to intermediate. Avoid sustained heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered shade. No direct midday sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist year-round. No pseudobulbs and no dormancy — do not allow to dry out completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced fertiliser through spring and summer at reduced strength, with good air movement to reduce fungal risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in an 80mm pot as a seedling. Plants are grown on-site in the Dandenong Ranges and dispatched Monday to Wednesday. We ship plants only — not in flower — to reduce transit stress.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belgrave Orchids","offers":[{"title":"80mm Pot - NFS","offer_id":49771122786544,"sku":"SAR-5047","price":24.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9013\/2720\/files\/0C4AEDF1-73F0-4C5F-B778-E5BC046C0D8E.jpg?v=1780035971"},{"product_id":"sarcochilus-hartmannii-ss-1-ss-2","title":"Sarcochilus hartmannii 'SS 1' × 'SS 2'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarcochilus hartmannii\u003c\/em\u003e 'SS 1' × 'SS 2'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sibling cross — both parents are selected clones of \u003cem\u003eSarcochilus hartmannii\u003c\/em\u003e, the most widely grown Sarcochilus species in Australian cultivation. Native to the granite ranges of southern Queensland and northern New South Wales, \u003cem\u003ehartmannii\u003c\/em\u003e is a lithophytic species that grows on exposed rock faces at altitude. It is valued for its clean white flowers with variable red-to-maroon central markings, its tolerance of cool conditions, and its reliable annual flowering. A sibling cross of two selected clones concentrates the species' best traits while allowing natural variation across the seedling batch. The photographs show the parent plants. Individual seedlings will vary in marking density, pattern, and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to early summer. Short upright to arching spikes carrying multiple flowers held clear of the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e White with red to maroon central markings. Pattern density and distribution will vary across individual seedlings — some plants may show heavy spotting, others minimal. Both parents are selected for quality markings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact lithophytic Sarcochilus. Spreading root system suited to pot culture in a coarse mix or mounted on rock or cork. Supplied in an 80mm pot as an established seedling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool to cold-tolerant. In habitat grows on exposed granite at altitude — one of the most cold-hardy Sarcochilus species. Well-suited to outdoor growing in southern Australia including cool highlands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered to bright open shade. Tolerates more light than most Sarcochilus. Avoid direct summer midday sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist through spring and summer. Can tolerate slightly drier conditions in winter than other Sarcochilus species, reflecting its exposed rocky habitat, but do not allow to desiccate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced fertiliser through spring and summer at reduced strength. Good air movement is important.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in an 80mm pot as an established seedling. Not yet flowered. Ships from the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belgrave Orchids","offers":[{"title":"80mm Pot - NFS","offer_id":49776370319600,"sku":"SAR-5515","price":24.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9013\/2720\/files\/85FAB994-CD11-4F08-9762-E431B51EAF47.jpg?v=1780035853"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9013\/2720\/collections\/Heidi-Ho.jpg?v=1709688348","url":"https:\/\/belgraveorchids.co.nz\/collections\/sarcochilus.oembed","provider":"Belgrave Orchids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}