Saccolabiopsis
(pronounced: sak-koh-lay-bee-OP-siss)
Classification
Vandeae subtribe Aeridinae
Overview
Miniature, short-lived, monopodial epiphytes. Stems short. Leaves alternate, distichous, lanceolate, acute. Inflorescences axillary pendent racemes, the floral bracts minute. Flowers numerous. Sepals and petals free, spreading. Lip three-lobed, rigidly fused to the base of the column, saccate or spurred. Column cylindric, without a foot or wings; pollinia 4, in two very unequal pairs on an elongate common stipe and minute viscidium.
Etymology
From Saccolabium, a genus of orchids, and the Greek opsis, meaning a resemblance, in an allusion to the similarity of the plants to Saccolabium.
Distribution
A genus of 13 species ranging from northeast India to New Guinea.
Care and Culture Card
See basic growing conditions and care information below.
Mount plant of Saccolabiopsis on small, hardwood branches (e.g., lilac, privet, sassafras) without any moisture retaining medium at the roots. Provide medium light levels, warm temperatures, high humidity, and frequent (daily) watering.
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