Need help deciding on new Stanhopea

[ladybug15]

Thanks for your replies.
isurus79, the reichenbachiana is actually the Stan that is at the top of my wish list. I didn't put it on the list of ones I am considering now, because sadly, I can not find anyone offering it for sale at the moment. Can I ask how you would describe the scent? Is it strong? Also, how do you grow it?

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by ladybug15

Thanks for your replies.
isurus79, the reichenbachiana is actually the Stan that is at the top of my wish list. I didn't put it on the list of ones I am considering now, because sadly, I can not find anyone offering it for sale at the moment. Can I ask how you would describe the scent? Is it strong? Also, how do you grow it?

You should call the folks at Tropical Orchid Farm (Tropical Orchid Farm) and they might have some that are not listed. The scent is strong (as with most Stans), though it has not bloomed for me since I moved to Texas. I'm pretty sure it hasn't bloomed because of the move and the media went bad, though I changed it about a month ago so I'm expecting blooms this summer. I have it in a basket of spag and treat it like most Stans. No winter rest though and it really prefers warm to hot temps, so it does well in the Texas heat. Here's a pic from several years ago:
Stanhopea reichenbachiana 10-25-2009 by Isurus79, on Flickr