Stanhopea care

[IdahoOrchid]

Originally Posted by Frdemetr

Hi Steven!
Jenny is Swiss and he uses SI unities (ºC), as we in Brazil; but it's easy to find a web site that converts in ºF.
Stan anfracta is a South American Andean species (Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia), and doesn't need higher temps (about 20ºC is OK, but seldom below 15ºC in the winter). Andean weather is almost always humid, and the Stans from the Andes don't need winter rest.
I'm waiting for the flower pics!

59 F (15 C) I can do. My new humidifier keeps the room as humid as I want basically, but I have been holding at or about 60-70%.

With no winter rest I will continue to water and feed. I have been using MSU for RO water. I have some fish emulsion and will apply some at the recommended strength. From what I have read, phalaenopsis light or lower would be appropriate, right?

Anything else to share?

[Frdemetr]

Originally Posted by IdahoOrchid

From what I have read, phalaenopsis light or lower would be appropriate, right?

About light: that's right, Steven; a little bit less light than the Phals need it's OK. We say here 'Stans are like bats', they love more shaded, humid and stinky places!