Schoenorchis fragrans Orchid Plant: Miniature Scented Orchid

orchid Schoenorchis fragrans 1 plant orchid plant collection mini orchid
🔹 Description
Size: Miniature orchid.

Growth Habit: Epiphytic with short stems and densely packed, narrow leaves.

Leaves: Small, leathery, and often arranged in a fan-like manner.

Flowers:

Tiny, tubular, and fragrant.

Typically pale purple, pink, or violet with a contrasting white or pale lip.

Flowers are borne in short racemes.

Despite their size, they are strongly and pleasantly scented.

Blooming Season: Often blooms in spring to summer, but can vary depending on growing conditions.

🔹 Cultivation Tips
Light: Bright, filtered light; avoid direct sun.

Temperature: Intermediate to warm (16–28°C / 60–82°F).

Watering: Keep evenly moist, but never soggy. Water more frequently during active growth.

Humidity: High humidity (around 70–90%) is essential.

Air Circulation: Good airflow is important to prevent rot.

Mounting: Grows well mounted on cork or tree fern with a little moss, or in small baskets with fine orchid mix.