Rhynchostele stellata

A graceful epiphyte from Mesoamerican cloud forests, bearing solitary flowers on slender erect scapes with a perfectly open, star-shaped silhouette — true to its name stellata. The narrow, lanceolate sepals radiate outward in sharp contrast to the oversized, deeply fimbriate lip, creating a dramatic interplay of form and texture.

• Light: 50–70% shade cloth; bright indirect light. Adequate light encourages strong pseudobulb development and reliable blooming.
• Temperature: 60–85°F (15–29°C) — Intermediate to Warm grower. Benefits from a distinct dry rest period after pseudobulbs mature to initiate blooming.
• Humidity: 60–80%; good air circulation is essential. Avoid stagnant conditions around the pseudobulbs.
• Watering: Water thoroughly during active growth; reduce significantly during the dry rest period in winter. Resume watering when new growth appears.

Additional Notes

Best grown in medium bark mix in a plastic or clay pot with excellent drainage. Ships bare root and well-established, with a healthy root system ready to settle into its new home.