Species Orchid, Outstanding Stenorrhynchos

Stenorrhynchosspeciosum

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Stenorrhynchos (sten-oh-RIN-kos)
Species
speciosum (spee-see-OH-sum)
Synonym
Gyrostachys speciosa
Ibidium speciosum
Neottia speciosa
Stenorrhynchos millei
Stenorrhynchos nutans
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Veined
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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