Stanhopea tigrina nigroviolacea 'The Predator' FCC/AOS arrived!

[JScott]

My first little flower spikes are starting to emerge! There's only four so far (last year it had 8), but they're so tiny right now, I'm sure it's just getting started and more will follow. I would have posted a picture, but they really are too small to get a good, clear pic.

I think I'll leave it outside until the spikes are a couple inches long (it seems like in the past they have started to blast at about 3 or 4 inches), then I'll bring it inside and see if they flowers will develop in the cooler air. If that doesn't work, I have a whole year to figure out what to do with it next year haha.

[Jinh]

Have you been watering more than once a day in this heat wave? I’ve left my 2 outside in the shade and hose them down every morning, but I think I may need to water them more than once a day.

Originally Posted by JScott

My first little flower spikes are starting to emerge! There's only four so far (last year it had 8), but they're so tiny right now, I'm sure it's just getting started and more will follow. I would have posted a picture, but they really are too small to get a good, clear pic.

I think I'll leave it outside until the spikes are a couple inches long (it seems like in the past they have started to blast at about 3 or 4 inches), then I'll bring it inside and see if they flowers will develop in the cooler air. If that doesn't work, I have a whole year to figure out what to do with it next year haha.

[JScott]

Originally Posted by Jinh

Have you been watering more than once a day in this heat wave? I’ve left my 2 outside in the shade and hose them down every morning, but I think I may need to water them more than once a day.

I water at least twice a day. Morning and early evening. Occasionally if the day is especially hot, I'll water them a third time in the heat of the afternoon.

Please note, I am not a Stanhopea expert. Everything I know about these plants has come from trial and error and tips from other members, all regarding this one, single plant. My entire body of Stanhopea knowledge comes from one plant. I have learned so much from members here, and my plant grows great and seems to be flourishing, but in three years I have yet to successful bloom it, so keep that mind if I give you any advice haha.