Stenosarcos Vanguard ‘Fireball’ JC/AOS (Sarcoglottis speciosus x Stenorrynchos speciosum)  A rosette of 8-10 leaves with silver-green varigated foliage is very attractive even when not in bloom.  Starting around December they begin to spike.  Spikes appear from the center of the rosette and soon a red "poker" appears.  As the spike elongates to 12-18 inches the flowers begin to appear.  25-30 flowers start to open along the top of the spike and stay fresh for 4-6 weeks often through Valentines day.

A really easy terrestrial (jewel orchid) that is grown for its foliage althogh it does get white flowers that many agree can be quite attractive.  Low light and evenly moist. 4" pots