New Stanhopea saccata

[Greenthumb.5]

I just got a new plant from the orchid show. Its Stanhopea saccata. It has three backbulbs and six bulbs with leaves on it. And it seems to be potted in some spagnum moss and chopped tree fern.

How more years until blooming does it look like?

I would like to know what culture this plant likes.

[Bud]

You have three mature bulbs just by looking at the length and size of the leaves. It might give you blooms soon. Just be patient and follow the culture well.

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clean the back of the leaves with soap and lukewarm water. I can see the front of the leaves are shiny and nice, but the back have suspicious white spots (it could be mites); then dry it with paper towel.
The leaves are thin and sensitive you must not let a droplet get in touch with sunlight or you will get cold spots that might harbor fungi infestation.

[My Green Pets]

also this plant blooms by sending a flower spike downward through the roots, so you may want to put it in a basket, because the spike will never penetrate that plastic pot!