Stenia christensonii

Also known as: Christenson's Stenia in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Peru

General Information

Christenson's Stenia is a cool to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Peru. It is named after the American Botanist and taxomonist specializing in orchids mid in the 1900's through 2012.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous elliptic lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Winter

Blooming Season

• Winter

Climate

These orchids grow in cool climates, at low altitudes, in cool plains, forests or coastal scrub.

They are forgiving of humidity variances as long as temperatures are kept on the cool side. They can do well outdoors in the garden in cool and temperate areas, though it is important that they are protected from warm dry winds. They can enjoy morning sun especially in winter but will need protection from the hot sun in the afternoon and during summer. With some acclimatisation they may be able to receive more sun.

 

Grows at low to high elevations.