Schottariella mirifica P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong

• Genus: Schottariella
• Botanical Background: Named in 2009 by Peter Boyce and Sin Yeng Wong and genus honors Austrian botanist Heinrich Wilhelm Schott; mirifica means “wonderful” in Latin.

• Geographical Range: Endemic to lowland riparian forests of Sarawak, Borneo, known from only four populations along the Kanowit and Ai river catchments.
• Environment: Obligate rheophyte on vertical clay‑mud banks subject to seasonal flooding and desiccation and high humidity (>80%), warm (20–28 °C), nutrient‑rich alluvial substrate with heavy silt deposition.

Leaves

• Narrowly elliptic blades 10–14 cm × 1–2.5 cm, coriaceous, glossy dark green above, forming dense rosette
  

Inflorescence (Spadix & Spathe)

• Solitary spadix borne in sequence, enclosed by a caducous pink‑white limb and persistent funnel‑shaped lower spathe
• Fruiting peduncle elongates to 25 cm, pendent

Growth Habit

• Terrestrial rheophyte with robust, elastic taproots anchoring into loose substrate
• Stems rarely elongate, forming occasional climbing shoots

Light Requirements

• Bright, indirect light
• Avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorch

Watering & Humidity

• Keep substrate consistently moist but not  waterlogged 
• Maintain >70% humidity

Soil & Potting Mix

• Well‑draining mix of loam, sand, and orchid bark to mimic riverbank conditions
• Use pot with drainage

Temperature & Fertilizer

• Ideal range 20–28 °C
• Feed monthly during growing season with balanced, diluted fertilizer

Division

• Separate rosettes at root base

• Ensure each division has a healthy taproot

Seeds

• Rarely cultivated

• Viable seeds require warm, humid germination in moist substrate

Typical Issues

• Spider mites and mealybugs detectable by webbing or cottony masses

• Root rot risk if overwatered

Treatment Recommendations

• Neem oil or insecticidal soap sprays weekly

• Systemic miticides for severe infestations

• Improve air circulation and avoid waterlogged soil

• Only obligate rheophytic member of its subfamily on loose sediment
• Leaves often bear silt deposits in habitat

• Highly sought after for rarity, unique morphology, and specialized ecology

Wild Population Status

• Limited distribution with potential disturbance from local human activity
• Considered vulnerable though not formally assessed

Market Availability

• Rare in cultivation
• Occasionally offered by specialist nurseries