Stanhopea seedling care a/k/a What have I gotten myself into?

[peeweelovesbooks]

Hey peeps!!!


So a couple of months ago, I got this crazy, totally off-the wall idea that Stanhopeas were something that I could SO *totally* grow here in Miami. So, off my hand went, disassociated from my brain, and made 4 seedling reservations with Troy Meyers.


Now, Troy, thinking that I can actually grow these things, sent them to me last week for a small fee.

They are currently on the windowsill of my terrace window, which gets indirect sunlight. They are actually taunting me, whispering, "You have no idea what you are doing, are you going to kill me?"

I want to prove them wrong.

So, I am begging the Stanhopea experts (you know you are!!) for some advice. Any and all, from culture to watering, to medium, would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and please HELP ME SAVE MARIA'S STANHOPEAS.