Stenoglottis woodii

Also known as: Wood's Stenoglottis or Stenoglottis woodii f. galantha in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Eastern Cape - South Africa Zimbabwe

General Information

Wood's Stenoglottis is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous elliptic lance shaped leaves that grow to 1-15cm long

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Autumn

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer

Substrate(s)

• Coarse
• Spaghnum Moss
• Sand

Climate

Grows at low elevations. Rainfall ranges from 28mm to 130mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 63% to 77%, highest in September and lowest in December. Temperature ranges from 8C to 24C, highest in July (18C to 24C) and lowest in January (8C to 19C).

Watering

These orchids prefer a wet-dry cycle between waterings, they should be watered frequently but only when the moisture is approaching dryness, where the pot feels light and/or the media looks dry. Keep an eye on mounted orchids in warm weather as they may dehydrate quickly.

Fertiliser

Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.

Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

Repotting is best done annually.