Platystele stenostachya is found in the wild at altitudes up to 1.700 meters from Mexico to Bolivia and Suriname. The leaves of the orchid don't get any bigger than 5 centimetre and the flower stalk is even smaller, with a maximum length of 2 centimetre. The lip of Platystele stenostachya can vary in colour from dark yellow to red. One of these can carry dozens of flowers.

Platystele stenostachya is naturally found in mountainous areas, resulting in an orchid which can handle lower temperatures than others. During the day a temperature of 20⁰C is ideal, dropping to 12⁰C at night. Temperatures below 5⁰C and above 25⁰C can be too much for the orchid. This type needs a lot of light, but should be kept out of direct sunlight at all times, to prevent it from drying out. The humidity of the habitat of Platystele stenostachya should be 80% and slightly more at night. Water with a lot of rainwater or distilled water in the blossoming periods and less in the periods of rest. Proper airflow combined with a proper humidity will help prevent infections and disease. Platystele stenostachya can be kept in a pot with shreds of bark or attached to a piece of bark with moss. You can find this and other components in our ‘Plant Accessories’ section. Fertilize the orchid when needed. Old flowers can be cut from the plant.