Stenoptera peruviana

Also known as: The Peruvian Stenoptera or Spiranthes macrostachya Stenoptera leimebambae Stenoptera macrostachya Gyrostachys macrostachya in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Ecuador

General Information

The Peruvian Stenoptera is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Ecuador.

Altitude
2100 - 2300 m
0
2500
Temperature
0 - 8 °C
Cold
Cool
Intermediate
Warm
Hot
Light
22000 - 22000 lux
Full Shade
Low
Medium
High
Full Sun

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Autumn and Winter

Blooming Season

  • Autumn
  • Winter

Climate

Grows at high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.

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