Need help deciding on new Stanhopea

[Island Girl]

Originally Posted by isurus79

Good score! I have never heard of these guys, but I'll have to check them out.


This species really likes high temps and plenty of moisture. They also prefer fairly low light levels as compared to other Stans. Phal light is probably the best comparison for that.

That's good to know! I had wondered if I could grow one of these! I might have to get one of these guys! Y'all should go to their website, the wardii, and the jenishiana that y'all just mentioned, they have them, and their flowers are really pretty!

Here's the link to the page: hehe
Miscellaneous Orchids - Al's Orchid Greenhouse

Y'all are horrible influences!... I was already spending too much there, now I have one more to add to the list! Lol

[ladybug15]

Well, I got my reichenbachiana yesterday! It came in a 6 inch hanging net pot in sphag moss. It has 5 p. bulbs (3 of which do not have leaves) and one brand new, pretty green one. The new leaf is huge and measures 17" from the top of p. bulb to tip of leaf! I assume it is pretty mature and could bloom soon!

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by ladybug15

Well, I got my reichenbachiana yesterday! It came in a 6 inch hanging net pot in sphag moss. It has 5 p. bulbs (3 of which do not have leaves) and one brand new, pretty green one. The new leaf is huge and measures 17" from the top of p. bulb to tip of leaf! I assume it is pretty mature and could bloom soon!

Oh ya, that's blooming size! I look forward to this summer's blooms!!