Stanhopea oculata Promenaea as its fleshy roots need

as its fleshy roots need constant hydration without becoming waterlogged

pendant spikes densely lined with well-spaced flowers arranged spirally along the rachis

Ensure excellent air circulation to avoid fungal problems in very humid environments

The name "asterotricha" refers to the star-shaped hairs found on the flowers

Stanhopea oculata Promenaea as its fleshy roots needA floriferous fragrant epiphyte from the cloud forests of Central America and northern South America, producing pendulous racemes with multiple flowers open simultaneously, each bearing two bold jet black ocellate spots on the hypochile the distinctive feature that gives the species its name, oculata, meaning "with eyes." It grows as a robust plant with large pleated leaves and pendulous inflorescences that emerge from the base of the pseudobulbs.