Stephanothelys xystophylloides

Also known as: The Shaft in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Departamento del Huila - Colombia Ecuador

General Information

The Shaft is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

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.