Plant profile
Stelis rabei
Stelis rabei Foldats
A small orchid for indoors or outdoors in mild climates, kept in shade; it has narrow leaves and tiny flowers borne on spikes. Grow it in indirect light, with high humidity and an airy potting mix kept slightly moist.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- Life form: epiphyte. Grows on other plants without being a parasite.
- Climate
- Adapted to warm, humid environments like forests.
- Origin / area
- Its geographical roots are located in: NW. Venezuela.
Recommended products for Stelis rabei
Basic care
- Watering
- In summer it may need water several times a week.
- Light
- Medium-high light without long stretches of direct rays.
- Temperature
- Keep off frost and icy draughts.
- Humidity
- Avoid high humidity with zero airflow (mould risk).
Pet toxicity
Generally considered low-risk for cats and dogs.
Cats: no (typical guidance). Dogs: no (typical guidance).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q15460334) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (5309134) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (244032-2) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000315823) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).