Need help deciding on new Stanhopea

[euplusia]

My recommendation for a medium sized year round bloomer is S. grandiflora. S. graveolens is easy to bloom, but only once a year in summer and bigger. S. jenishiana is also spectacular, but a big plant and not so reliant. All have a strong fragrance.

[Island Girl]

Hi! I don't know anything about stanhopeas, but I did just see lots of the stan. species suggested *including the *reichenbachiana** on Al's Orchid Greenhouse: : Home & FB Feed I've heard good things about this grower, haven't personally bought from him *yet* (I am mulling over my shopping cart now... Eyes bigger than my wallet... Lol)

I have been wanting to try a Stanhopea... So thanks for all the info in ur thread! And, good luck! Would love to see pics when u get ur new 'chid!

[ladybug15]

Island Girl-thank you for the info on the reichenbachiana. I actually just purchased one yesterday from Andy's Orchids!
I emailed him regarding another type of orchid and asked him, if by chance, he might have one (wasn't listed on his website). He emailed back and said he did have one in the greenhouse, so I purchased it! Can't wait to get it, should be here Friday!
If anyone has any tips for growing and blooming reichenbachiana, I would love to hear them!
Thanks everyone.

[Island Girl]

Yay! Congratulations! And Good Luck! (as I can't offer any advice lol)

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Island Girl

but I did just see lots of the stan. species suggested *including the *reichenbachiana** on Al's Orchid Greenhouse: [url=http://www.orchidexchange.com]:

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

Originally Posted by ladybug15

If anyone has any tips for growing and blooming reichenbachiana,

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.

[euplusia]

Stanhopea reichenbachiana likes constant warm conditions and regular watering without a decided rest period. Flowering this species should be easy.
Stanhopea jenishiana to the contrary prefers a longer rest period in wintertime with reduced watering and somewhat lower temperature.

[ladybug15]

Thanks for the info on reichenbachiana.
What would you say the lowest temps it can handle would be? I plan to put it outside in the summer and keep it in the house the rest of the year. Our summers can have cooler nights, so I just want to make sure I have all the info before doing so. Thanks!

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by ladybug15

Thanks for the info on reichenbachiana.
What would you say the lowest temps it can handle would be? I plan to put it outside in the summer and keep it in the house the rest of the year. Our summers can have cooler nights, so I just want to make sure I have all the info before doing so. Thanks!

I leave it outside now (ie. spring time) with temps of 50-55 degrees and it is actively growing with no problem. Any colder and I bring it inside.

[Vanda lover]

I had a Wardii that had a very powerful fragrance. It was a little citrus like, but also floral. I found it a little overpowering. In a large room it would be nice.

[shadytrake]

I have jenischiana and wardii. Last year, jenischiana bloomed for the first time and it was really nice. I can't wait for wardii to bloom. These are the only 2 that I have (one was purchased as a NBS 4 years ago and the wardii was a gift at our OS swap).