Schomburgkia Orchid Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips

Schomburgkia orchid, or Cow horn orchid, is an epiphytic orchid plant from Mexico and Brazil. It is a large plant with a long paniculate spike that blooms in delicate flowers. As they mature, they can grow to an impressive size and enchant everyone who sees them.

Common Name

Cow horn orchids
Plant Type
Houseplants Orchids
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Schomburgkia
Genus
Schomburgkia
Family
Orchidaceae
Order
Asparagales
Class
Monocotyledons

Schomburgkia Orchid Water Needs

Water requirements and watering times for Schomburgkia Orchid.
Water Needs
Average
Cups
Generally, Schomburgkia Orchid needs water once every 7 days in 1 cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Schomburgkia Orchid needs about 0.25 L per 7 days.

Schomburgkia Orchid Temperature, Humidity, and Light

Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Schomburgkia Orchid to thrive.

Light Requirements

± 6 hours

Temperature

65°F to 70°F

Humidity Preference

High

Schomburgkia Orchid prefers High humidity levels, between 75% and 80%.

Schomburgkia Orchid Soil Types and Growing Media

Information about soil and suitable planting media for Schomburgkia Orchid.

Suitability in pots

2L

Schomburgkia Orchid plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L.

Soil type

loam sand
Soil Drainage
Well-Drainage

Soil PH

acid neutral

Schomburgkia Orchid Characteristics

All you need to know about the characteristics of the Schomburgkia Orchid plant.

Maximum Height

20 Inches or 1 meters

Spread

20 Inches or 1 meters

Color

Light Pink
Bright Yellow
White
Orange
Purple

Characteristics

Showy Evergreen

Is Schomburgkia Orchid toxic to pets?

No

Garden Style

Patio And Containers

Schomburgkia Orchid Grow and Care

Find out information on how to propagate Schomburgkia Orchid, when it flowers, and how to care for it.

Maintenance

medium

Propagation Methods

seed root division

Flowering season

spring

Schomburgkia Orchid Native Region

Find out where the Schomburgkia Orchid plant originated.

Country

Brazil Mexico
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