Watering Stanhopeas during flowering.

[isdaojon]

Im gowing to buy a Stanhopea very soon and the first question a had scinse I read that the flowers came from underneighth was that how would you flower it while it is flowering. I understand that the resting period is flowering time but it will still NEED watering some day. How do you do this?

[isurus79]

Stanhopeas most often bloom during the summer time, which is a time of active growth. Just water as normal.

[isdaojon]

But if the flowers are underneight, dosent the water damadge them?

I can see that you grow lots of catasetums and stanhopea types. Arent they facinating plants! Im planning on growing, a Cycnoches pruvianna.

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by isdaojon

But if the flowers are underneight, dosent the water damadge them?

The flowers only last a few days, so water doesnt really have time to do that much damage, especially if there is plenty of moving air. If you are worried about water damage, just dont water when the buds open. Your plant should do fine for a few days without water. The buds shouldnt get water damage at all.

Originally Posted by isdaojon

I can see that you grow lots of catasetums and stanhopea types. Arent they facinating plants! Im planning on growing, a Cycnoches pruvianna.

Lots of Stans and Cats for me! I dont have peruviana, but Ive had an eye out for it for a while now. I look forward to seeing pics of yours!

[isdaojon]

Thats a big relief thanks! Im actually just about to buy the Cyc. right now. Hope fully they still have it. Fingers crossed!