Stelis bicornis

Also known as: The 2 or Stelis triseta in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The 2 is a cold to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. The name refers to the acuminate points on the petals.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single erect arching, oblong shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

• Winter

Climate

These orchids thrive in cool, conditions with good airflow. When cultivated they will thrive in a cool, sheltered environment such as a shaded greenhouse, or if grown in cooler climates they can be grown in the garden in areas where they are protected from frost and receive shade throughout the year, though they may be able to tolerate some morning sun during winter.

Grows at high elevations.