Stenorrhynchos glicensteinii

Also known as: Glicenstein's Stenorrhynchos in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Chiapas - Mexico Departamento de Esteli - Nicaragua Departamento de Jinotega - Nicaragua Departamento de Matagalpa - Nicaragua Guatemala Honduras Veracruz - Mexico

General Information

Glicenstein's Stenorrhynchos is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is named after the American Orchid Collector in Central America Current.

Plant Description

Grows to 19cm. Each new growth has numerous thick erect, lance shaped leaves that grow to 5-16cm long

Substrate(s)

• Coarse
• Treefern
• Spaghnum Moss
• Sand

Climate

Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 112mm to 335mm per day, heaviest in October and lightest in March. Humidity ranges from 80% to 87%, highest in July and lowest in February. Temperature ranges from 11C to 26C, highest in April (16C to 26C) and lowest in January (11C to 22C).

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. Reduce fertiliser when plant is dormant.

Potting

Repotting is best done annually.