Stanhopes tigrina

[lanhua]

it's a first time, that my plant has developed 4 spikes. The flowers are huge, more then 15 cm across. The smell so strong, that I've had to bring it out of my greenhouse.

[cxcanh]

Great species, congratulation.

[panam]

Wow! What a spectacular show. How would you describe the fragrance?

[TwoStems]

So cool!! Thanks for sharing

[coeruleo]

15 centimeters? that's 10 inches??????????????? that's ginormous!!!!!!!!!!! and they grow outdoors here???? agoogling here i go!

[Thistledog]

I bought a plant about a month ago and it is growing so must be happy. I will look forward to seeing mine flower like yours. It looks great. Thanks for the pictures.

[eorchids]

That's a wonderful species.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

that is a stunning Stanhopes orchid! Love the deep dark red and white flowers.

cheers,
BD

[Michael Saar]

15 cm = 6"

[coeruleo]

6" sounds more realistic. but still big. i always thought these were like little minatures. or is that the 'gongora' group? i find these are pretty available to order, but a dearth of information on them. all the articles focus on the pot needing an open bottom, and little other info. only one place even tells temperature tolerance, and it says nothing about light.