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Friday, October 11, 2013
Stelis hirtella
These two tiny little Stelis are from Peru and Ecuador, at least if it is correctly identified. I received the first species (with the purple-centered flowers) as an unidentified Stelis from Ecuador. Someone has suggested that it is Stelis hirtella and and some of the pictures I've seen of that species match, though others do not. The second plant, which does not have the purple centers, is also identified as Stelis hirtella, and is similar in plant size and form. The plants are 3cm tall with 5-6cm flower spikes and 6mm flowers. Perhaps someone who sees this posts is expert enough to sort these two out, but the Stelis species are notoriously difficult to distinguish.
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I am unable to distinguish them, so there is no doubt that these miniatures are very beautiful, they are magnificent. Best regards
ReplyDeleteThanks, as always, Angel. I know that you love odd and miniature orchids, so I thought you would like these.
DeleteRon I NEVER seen this kind of orchid before, they are really nice !!!XD
ReplyDeleteThanks for looking, Tony. They are beautiful, aren't they?
DeleteAbsolute beauty.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michalis. Keep me posted on your new plant case.
DeleteAs Stelis estão começando dar o ar da graça.
ReplyDeleteAs suas estão maravilhosas e as fotografias ... perfeitas.
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Thanks for the very kind comments and for your interest.
DeleteThese Stelis are very elegant, what a beauty!!
ReplyDeleteNot all the Stelis are worth keeping, though. Many of them have such tiny flowers and in such drab colors that they are not worth the space.
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