Overview

Stenorrhynchos speciosus is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Stenorrhynchos, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Stenorrhynchos speciosus grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Stenorrhynchos speciosus is a clump-forming orchid cultivar with evergreen foliage, belonging to the genus Stenorrhynchos in the Orchidaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing aspect with sheltered exposure, preferring moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for cultivation in conservatories and greenhouses, it requires watering during establishment and can be propagated by seed. This cultivar is of interest during the spring and summer seasons and has a UK hardiness rating of H1b.

About the genus

Stenorrhynchos is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, and northern South America.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Stenorrhynchos

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1b

Plant details

Stenorrhynchos speciosus size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Stenorrhynchos speciosus

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions