Stanhopea tigrina 'The Predator'

[thespookyasparagus]

Originally Posted by Roberta

Andy no doubt has Stan tigrina (actually, he grows it outside, it handles cool nights just fine) but not necessarily that particular cultivar. At one time Orchid Design had one that they sold to another member of the Board, but don't know if they have any more pieces of it. I have one (not big enough to share) that I got from a society member some time back... I am not sure that it was ever cloned... a vigorous grower, lots of divisions have been made. If there WERE clones made, I'd expect to find them at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate or Cal Orchid (nurseries that were personally close with the original owner who got the award) I know that there were selfings made. Since that was more than 20 years ago that it was awarded, a lot of water has flowed under the bridge.

You're absolutely right- I read tigrina and disregarded the Predator part. It terrifies me that he grows many of these outdoors.. I know they do okay and everything.. just braver than I am....

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by thespookyasparagus

You're absolutely right- I read tigrina and disregarded the Predator part. It terrifies me that he grows many of these outdoors.. I know they do okay and everything.. just braver than I am....

I grow my Stans outside. Not as well as Andy - he waters more, has a perfect shady and very wet area. Santa Barbara Orchid Estate also grows quite a few Stanhopeas, all outside.

[thespookyasparagus]

I know, I know... and all the plants do just fine. I may try summering some of the outside in Santa Barbara this year. I just find that CA weather has too many temp swings for my comfort level and I don't have to worry about them in a controlled greenhouse setting. But that's personal preference and what works well for me. I'm very aware that the plants are capable of surviving, even thriving, under those swings- I'm the one who gets nervous about it!