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

Synonym:Ibidium speciosum

Synonym:Neottia speciosa

Synonym:Stenorrhynchos millei

Synonym:Stenorrhynchos nutans

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Veined

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

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