Stanhopea tigrina v nigroviolacea

[Frdemetr]

This nigroviolacea has the dark red spots in the sepals on a more reddish color, rather than brownish, as another clone I have. This is a division of the main plant, which have not bloomed this year (I had to rebasketing it in wrong time due to rotting of the wooden basket where it was). The basket of this division is also very rotten, which indicates the need to rebasketing after flowering (the correct time to do it)

[Merlyn]

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, Frederico !!!!!

[raindance168]

Absolutely stunning

[tuvoc]

Fantastic.

Kim

[isurus79]

Awesome!!

[Ysa]

Oh my! Such beautiful flower & coloring!

[smweaver]

Fantastic bloom on a great species, Frederico. Do you give this one a winter dry rest, or do you grow it the same way throughout the year? I've been giving my tigrina a fairly dry and cool rest this winter, since I read somewhere that, in their natural habitat, both tigrina and nigroviolacea experience distinct seasons. My plant looks fine, but I'm always interested in learning about the treatment that other growers give to their stanhopeas. Congratulations on the bloom. It's fantastic.

Steve

[Bud]

WOW! Thats a huge flower and specimen...I cant wait for my Stan to bloom...I think it needs to grow as big as that

[euplusia]

My observation for Stanhopeas is to keep them a bit away from heavy watering. Especially in summertime when I see the buds breaking thru, I water carefully. Otherwise with too much water the buds dry out and the plant thrives more.
Those are spectacular flowers with addictive perfume. Well done!

[Eyebabe]

Magnificent!!