Stelis papaquerensis

Also known as: The Papaquere Stelis or Stelis smaragdina Stelis gigas Stelis barrensis Stelis diaphana Stelis reflexisepala Stelis vinosa var. angustifolia Stelis vinosa var. longifolia Stelis epilithica Stelis plurispicata Stelis guttifera Stelis juergensii Stelis penduliflora Stelis puberula Stelis viridipurpurea Stelis pterostele Stelis fraterna Stelis vinosa Stelis inaequisepala Stelis porschiana in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Brazil French Guiana

General Information

The Papaquere Stelis is a cool to warm growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Brazil and French Guiana.

Plant Description

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

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring

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,