Overview

Stenia pallida is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Stenia, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Stenia pallida grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Stenia pallida is a clump-forming evergreen orchid cultivar suited to conservatories and greenhouses. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect, growing best in moist but well-drained neutral loam soil. This cultivar requires planting in well-drained soil with watering during establishment and can be propagated by division. It is hardy to H1a in the UK and is of interest during the spring and summer seasons.

About the genus

Stenia is a genus in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). It was established by John Lindley in 1837. These epiphytic plants occur in warm, humid habitats of Trinidad and the Amazonian slope of the northern Andean region in South America.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Stenia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Stenia pallida size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Stenia pallida

Propagation

Division

Pest resistance

Susceptible to mealybugs, aphids, and scale insects

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions