Stelis argentata

Also known as: The Silvery Stelis or Stelis glandulosa Stelis huebneri Stelis parvibracteata Stelis yauaperyensis Stelis violascens Stelis pichinchae Stelis littoralis Stelis heylidyana Stelis bernoullii Stelis praesecta Stelis argentata (cf.) Stelis acicularis Stelis endresii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Guyana Mexico Panama Sao Paulo - Brazil

General Information

The Silvery Stelis is a miniature cool to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia, Guyana, Mexico, Panama, and Brazil. The name refered to the color of the originally described flower.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect oblong shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

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 to high 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,