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Sarcochilus dilatatus

A small epiphytic orchid of the drier rainforests of southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales, typically on hoop pine branches. It takes warm summers, cool and fairly dry winters, and flowers in September–October; it suits growers who can give bright shade and a clear winter night drop.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal restGrows on trees (epiphyte)

Where it grows wild

Small epiphyte on trees in dry rainforest and vine scrub, most often on hoop pine (Araucaria cunninghamii).

Recorded from 60 to 700 m, median about 320 m.

QueenslandNew South Wales

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.