Stellamaris pergrata Plant Care
Stellamaris pergrata (Ames) Mel.Fernández & Bogarín
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Stellamaris pergrata is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae, native to Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia. It was first described by Oakes Ames in 1923 as Pleurothallis pergrata.
Bright indirect light
At a glance
How do you care for Stellamaris pergrata?
Stellamaris pergrata grows best in bright indirect light.
Where Is the Stellamaris pergrata Native To?
What Is the Stellamaris pergrata?
Stellamaris pergrata (Stellamaris pergrata) belongs to the Orchidaceae family within the Stellamaris genus. Stellamaris pergrata is native to Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia.
Stellamaris pergrata displays an epiphytic, clumping orchid growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Stellamaris pergrata produces showy, fragrant blooms in various colors like white, pink, and purple.
What Light Does the Stellamaris pergrata Need?
Stellamaris pergrata thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Stellamaris pergrata in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Stellamaris pergrata?
Loose, well-draining orchid mix with bark and perlite. Good drainage is essential for Stellamaris pergrata to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Stellamaris pergrata?
Repot every 1-2 years after flowering. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Stellamaris pergrata?
Stellamaris pergrata can be propagated through division, back bulbs, keiki propagation.
Is the Stellamaris pergrata Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Stellamaris pergrata, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Stellamaris pergrata?
Stellamaris pergrata is susceptible to scale insects, spider mites, aphids. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Stellamaris pergrata is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Stellamaris genus — compare its care with other Stellamaris species on PlantoScan.
Stellamaris is part of the Orchidaceae plant family — browse all Orchidaceae genera and species.
Stellamaris pergrata thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Stellamaris pergrata (Ames) Mel.Fernández & Bogarín, family Orchidaceae (first published in Phytotaxa 340: 131 (2018)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Stellamaris pergrata, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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