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.