Species: Stelis argentata
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Native to: Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and Brazil
Temperature preferences: Hot to cool growing
Water preferences: Medium to high moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Epiphytic
General Information and Care: Stelis argentata is an easy to care for orchid under terrarium conditions. This species seems to be very tolerant of lower air flow, as well as staying moist to wet and still growing and flowering quite well. The leaves are typically held up by petioles that are about 1" in length and the leaves themselves are generally 3-4" in length.
Glass Box Tropicals Plant Care Rating: 4
Shipped Size: Blooming size division, may be mounted or unmounted.