Pygmy Leach Orchid
Stelis pygmaea
- Native to:
- Cuba, Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, United States, Windward Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Stelis
- Species:
- Stelis pygmaea
- USDA Symbol:
- STPY2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Epiphyte
- Height:
- 5 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers humid, cloud forest environments