Stanhopea grandiflora Climate_Cool which encourages strong inflorescence development

which encourages strong inflorescence development

while the very large

creating a striking contrast between the dark buds and open flowers along the stem

elongated epichile — an unusually clean and elegant floral structure for the genus

Stanhopea grandiflora Climate_Cool which encourages strong inflorescence developmentA fragrant epiphyte from the cloud forests of northern South America, producing large, elegant flowers on upright to ascending inflorescences a rare trait in a genus where pendulous inflorescences are the rule with broad, clean sepals and a neatly structured lip. It grows as a robust plant with large pleated leaves and can be cultivated in a standard pot as well as a basket. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; avoid harsh direct sun,