Stelis oblongifolia

Also known as: The Oblong Leaf Stelis or Stelis superposita Stelis coturcoensis Stelis chachapoyensis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia

General Information

The Oblong Leaf Stelis is a cold to cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Colombia. The name refers to the leaves.

Plant Description

Each new growth has a single oblong shaped leaf

Climate

These orchids thrive in humid, cool, shady conditions with good airflow, they will be found under dense forest canopies where they will receive moderate sun exposure throughout the year.

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.