{"id":25430,"date":"2016-07-06T17:16:25","date_gmt":"2016-07-07T01:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/?p=25430"},"modified":"2016-07-19T17:48:04","modified_gmt":"2016-07-20T01:48:04","slug":"stenoglottis-orchids-big-and-small","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.aboutorchids.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/06\/stenoglottis-orchids-big-and-small\/","title":{"rendered":"Stenoglottis Orchids, Big and Small"},"content":{"rendered":"

These charming flowers belong to two related orchids, Stenoglottis longifolia and Stenoglottis woodii. They’re some of the easiest African orchid species<\/a> to grow. The first half-dozen photos show Stenoglottis longifolia. Even though its blooms are small, this species can grow into a big plant. The flowers feature brilliant purple spots and a fringed lip. Dozens of blooms crowd onto each flower spike, and newly emerging buds continue to open for months.<\/p>\n

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Stenoglottis woodii, in the photos below, is a miniature. It’s a much smaller plant than its relative, but its light pink flowers are almost the same size. My plant fills a 2.5 inch (6.4 cm) flowerpot, and with limited indoor growing space, I always appreciate a mini orchid.<\/p>\n

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Both species grow as terrestrials<\/a> in southern Africa. With thin leaves, they need high humidity<\/a>. Grow in bright light<\/a>, and be careful that any direct sun<\/a> doesn’t burn them. Give them regular water<\/a> and fertilizer<\/a> while they’re growing and blooming. Stenoglottis are deciduous. Their leaves die back over winter, while their fleshy roots lay dormant<\/a> underneath. Keep them cooler and drier, but don’t let the potting mix<\/a> dry completely. New leaves will emerge in spring, when watering can be increased again. Big or small, Stenoglottis orchids are delightful and easy to grow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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