Schoenorchis scolopendria

Schoenorchis scolopendriaMature, mounted blooming size plants. We imported these plants 6 months ago but held on to them to make sure the plants were healthy and strong (they are!). Small is an understatement when describing this species! Commonly called the millipede orchid because of its growth habit. This species hugs its growing surface looking for any crack or crevice to follow. The flowers are nearly identical to S fragrans (but without fragrance) but the sturdy,

Beautiful flower from Vietnam

Flowers are a little over 2" across

In North America most Stanhopea bloom summer-late fall

Den victoriae-reginae is known for its beautiful violet-blue flowers

and likes shade to indirect sun

it grows on slender stems called ramicauls

Care: This species prefers a shady place to live

each flower spike will produce 2-5 flowers in succession over a period of a couple of months

Care: Prefers cool-warm temps and bright indirect light

Should never be allowed to dry out completely

early February

This species produces small (about the size of a nickel) flowers that truly have a monkey face