Sarcochilus

Sarcochilus falcatus

Author R.Br.

Species 7 awards

Found in 1 country

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Growing conditions

Cool Temperature class

0–1,100m Elevation

10°C Day/night drop

1,153mm Annual rainfall

Moderate Rainfall pattern

Temperature

31°S Southern Hemisphere

Day high Night low Range across populations

Rainfall

1,153mm/year

Jan 26° 25–28 16° 15–18 153mm

Feb 26° 24–27 17° 15–18 147mm

Mar 24° 23–26 15° 13–16 138mm

Apr 22° 20–24 12° 10–14 93mm

May 19° 17–21 9° 8–11 92mm

Jun 16° 14–18 7° 5–8 72mm

Jul 15° 13–17 5° 4–7 56mm

Aug 16° 15–19 6° 4–7 42mm

Sep 19° 17–21 8° 7–9 51mm

Oct 22° 20–24 11° 9–12 83mm

Nov 23° 21–25 13° 11–15 104mm

Dec 26° 24–27 15° 13–17 122mm

Bloom Season

Based on 6 recorded blooms.

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Awards

Photo: G. Bromley

AM / AOC 2024 'Wondecla Wondor'

82.00 points Exhibited by Dobson L. & B. NSW 15 August 2024 St. Ives Show

Measurements

Flower size 30 × 35 mm Petals 19 × 12 mm Dorsal sepal 20 × 13 mm Lateral sepals 20 × 12 mm Lip 10 × 7 mm

7 inflorescences 33 flowers

7 Inflorescences 33 flowers Relevant 5 on an Inflorescence of 57mm, All segments White group NN155 with Purple markings of N77B on the labellum.

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HCC / AOC 2011 'Jenna'

78.30 points Exhibited by Howard S. SA 19 October 2011

Measurements

Flower size 30 × 36 mm Petals 16 × 10 mm Dorsal sepal 17 × 11 mm Lateral sepals 16 × 10 mm Lip 19 × 7 mm

9 flowers 1 bud

All segments crystalline white 155D, keel of labellum yellow 13C. Six inflorescecnes, main one 9 flowers/ 1 bud. Total 35 flowers/ 3 buds. Stems 180mm.

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AM / OCNZ 2011 'LJS'

81.25 points Exhibited by L & J sharp

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HCC / AOC 2006 'Monbulk'

77.40 points Exhibited by Zink M. QLD 20 October 2006 Boonah Show

Measurements

Flower size 32 × 37 mm Petals 19 × 9 mm Dorsal sepal 13 × 9 mm Lateral sepals 20 × 10 mm Lip 8 × 8 mm

2 inflorescences 8 flowers

Segments white 155C. Labellum white 155B, marked yellow 6C. Two inflorescences, 8 flowers on main one, total 15 flowers. Stems 120mm.

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ACC / AOC 2005 'Angus'

79.60 points Exhibited by Adams M. & M. TAS 7 October 2005 Launceston Spring Show

Measurements

Flower size 21 × 25 mm Petals 12 × 7 mm Dorsal sepal 13 × 8 mm Lateral sepals 13 × 8 mm Lip 7 × 5 mm

1 inflorescence 105 flowers

All segments white 155D. Labellum white 155D, striped greyed purple 183B. Twenty one inflorescences, 5 on main one, total 105 flowers. Stems 75mm.

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AD / AOC 1997 'Amy'

75.00 points Exhibited by Roper N. NSW 27 October 1997

Measurements

Flower size 16 × 19 mm Petals 10 × 9 mm Dorsal sepal 11 × 8 mm Lateral sepals 11 × 8 mm Lip 8 × 7 mm

4 inflorescences 13 flowers 8 buds

Segments white 155C. Labellum white 155C, callus yellow 13C. Four inflorescences; 13 flowers/ 8 buds. Stem 101mm.

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HCC / AOC 1977 'Miriam Ann'

77.60 points Exhibited by Merriman A.J. NSW 28 November 1977

Measurements

Flower size 31 × 30 mm

14 flowers

2 spikes, 14 flowers all over white 155A labellum faint yellow strips in throat

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Award Comparison

Measurement	AM/AOC 2024 'Wondecla Wondor'	HCC/AOC 2011 'Jenna'	HCC/AOC 2006 'Monbulk'	ACC/AOC 2005 'Angus'	AD/AOC 1997 'Amy'	HCC/AOC 1977 'Miriam Ann'
Flower size	30 × 35 mm	30 × 36 mm	32 × 37 mm	21 × 25 mm	16 × 19 mm	31 × 30 mm
Petals	19 × 12 mm	16 × 10 mm	19 × 9 mm	12 × 7 mm	10 × 9 mm	-
Dorsal sepal	20 × 13 mm	17 × 11 mm	13 × 9 mm	13 × 8 mm	11 × 8 mm	-
Lateral sepals	20 × 12 mm	16 × 10 mm	20 × 10 mm	13 × 8 mm	11 × 8 mm	-
Lip	10 × 7 mm	19 × 7 mm	8 × 8 mm	7 × 5 mm	8 × 7 mm	-
Flower count	33	9	8	105	13	14
Inflorescences	7	-	2	1	4	-