Stanhopea wardii

[Bruno De Toni]

I am not really a stanhopea fan but I saw the flowers during the weekend and I did not want to loose the opportunity to shoot and share a couple of pics. I forgot to mention its extraordinary fragance that is so strong that can be compare it to the strength of the Cycnoches clorochilon.

[Royal]

Very nice display, Bruno. It looks well grown. You are right about the fragrance - very strong!

[isurus79]

I like the green in the petals. Not very common.

[Gena]

Bruno, great display of flowers! Wonderful! I just can imagine what a fragrance sensation was that day!
Congratulations!

[elmini]

Very beautiful, congratulation !

[beanluc]

Well, I've had this species for close to three years.

It grows all right, but doesn't bloom. Any tips? Thanks!

[isurus79]

Try letting it grow bigger! I've noticed some Stans need to be huge before they are ready to bloom. Also, try cutting back on the water by a lot in winter.

[beanluc]

How huge? It's in a 6 inch basket and has 7 very fat pbulbs. Tripled in size over the 2 1/2 - 3 years since I got it.

[isurus79]

It will probably bloom in the next year or two.

[Bruno De Toni]

I received the 2011 with a nice flower spike of my wardii and the best of all its strong and unforgetable fragance.