Also known as Leafless Beaked Ladiestresses · Leafless Beaked Lady Orchid · Scarlet Beak Lady Orchid
Sacoila lanceolata is a terrestrial orchid found in Florida and the Caribbean, featuring slender, leafless stems with small, delicate pinkish flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light. Avoid direct, intense sunlight which can scorch the leaves. Dappled shade is ideal.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging. Allow top layer to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-draining, sandy to loamy
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in intermediate temperatures, ideally between 18-24°C during the day and slightly cooler at night (13-18°C). Protect from frost.
Light
25% intensity
Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season. Fertilize monthly and cease in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Sacoila lanceolata prefers consistently moist soil but not waterlogged conditions. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering frequency during the dormant season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly more between waterings to prevent root rot, especially in cooler temperatures.
Pruning is minimal for Sacoila lanceolata, primarily involving the removal of spent flower spikes and any dead or damaged leaves. Cut back flower stalks at their base once blooming is complete.
This helps maintain plant health and directs energy towards new growth and future flowering.
Propagation is typically achieved through division of established clumps during repotting. Separate mature pseudobulbs with at least two healthy growths and roots.
Allow the cut surfaces to air dry for a day or two before repotting into a well-draining orchid mix.
Repot Sacoila lanceolata every 2-3 years or when the potting medium begins to break down. Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as bark chips, perlite, and sphagnum moss.
Repot after flowering or in early spring before new growth commences, ensuring adequate air circulation.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Sacoila |
| Species | Sacoila lanceolata |
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