Stelis intermedia

Also known as: The In Between Stelis or Stelis petropolitana var. latifolia Stelis petropolitana Stelis drosophila in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The In Between Stelis is a miniature to small sized cool to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Altitude
1000 - 1700 m
0
2500
Size
1 - 50 cm
Miniature
Small
Medium
Large
Extra Large
Giant
Flower Size
0.15 - 0.15 cm
Small
Medium
Large
Temperature
9 - 22 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single elliptic lance shaped leaf

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

  • Winter

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

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.

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,

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