Stanhopea whittenii
A fragrant epiphyte from the cloud forests of Central America, producing large, architecturally complex flowers with an upward-arching dorsal sepal, reflexed lateral sepals scattered with fine red spots, a bold orange hypochile with dark markings, and dramatically curved mesochile horns that give each bloom a striking, sculptural quality. It grows as a robust plant with large pleated leaves and pendulous inflorescences that emerge from the base of the pseudobulbs.
- Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the large pleated leaves.
- Temperature: 58–75°F (14–24°C); an Intermediate grower with a minimum tolerance around 55°F (13°C).
- Humidity: 60–80%; tolerates moderate humidity but benefits from good air movement around the foliage.
- Watering: Water generously during active growth, allowing the medium to dry slightly between waterings; reduce watering during cooler rest periods.
Additional Notes
Must be grown in an open basket or slatted container to allow the pendulous inflorescences to emerge downward through the bottom. Use a coarse, well-draining bark mix. Plants are shipped bare root and well-established.
A fragrant epiphyte from the cloud forests of Central America, producing large, architecturally complex flowers with an upward-arching dorsal sepal, reflexed lateral sepals scattered with fine red spots, a bold orange hypochile with dark markings, and dramatically curved mesochile horns that give each bloom a striking, sculptural quality. It grows as a robust plant with large pleated leaves and pendulous inflorescences that emerge from the base of the pseudobulbs.
- Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the large pleated leaves.
- Temperature: 58–75°F (14–24°C); an Intermediate grower with a minimum tolerance around 55°F (13°C).
- Humidity: 60–80%; tolerates moderate humidity but benefits from good air movement around the foliage.
- Watering: Water generously during active growth, allowing the medium to dry slightly between waterings; reduce watering during cooler rest periods.
Additional Notes
Must be grown in an open basket or slatted container to allow the pendulous inflorescences to emerge downward through the bottom. Use a coarse, well-draining bark mix. Plants are shipped bare root and well-established.
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$7.35Description
A fragrant epiphyte from the cloud forests of Central America, producing large, architecturally complex flowers with an upward-arching dorsal sepal, reflexed lateral sepals scattered with fine red spots, a bold orange hypochile with dark markings, and dramatically curved mesochile horns that give each bloom a striking, sculptural quality. It grows as a robust plant with large pleated leaves and pendulous inflorescences that emerge from the base of the pseudobulbs.
- Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the large pleated leaves.
- Temperature: 58–75°F (14–24°C); an Intermediate grower with a minimum tolerance around 55°F (13°C).
- Humidity: 60–80%; tolerates moderate humidity but benefits from good air movement around the foliage.
- Watering: Water generously during active growth, allowing the medium to dry slightly between waterings; reduce watering during cooler rest periods.
Additional Notes
Must be grown in an open basket or slatted container to allow the pendulous inflorescences to emerge downward through the bottom. Use a coarse, well-draining bark mix. Plants are shipped bare root and well-established.
