Agrostophyllum stipulatum

Also known as: The Straw or Podochilus callosus Agrostophyllum stipulatum ssp. bicuspidatum Agrostophyllum bicuspidatum Agrostophyllum confusum Appendiculopsis stipulata Appendiculopsis bicuspidata Appendicula callosa Agrostophyllum celebicum Appendiculopsis confusa Appendicula stipulata Appendiculopsis celebica Agrostophyllum reichenbachii Agrostophyllum stipulatum ssp. stipulatum in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Myanmar Thailand

General Information

The Straw is a hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Myanmar and Thailand.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous oblong shaped leaves

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Climate

Grows at low elevations.

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,