Stanhopea wardii var. aurea
 

Is there such a thing as Stanhopea wardii var. aurea?

I know of a plant on sale, here is a picture:

http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4...ureads3.th.jpghttp://img146.imageshack.us/images/thpix.gif

Does anyone know what it is? Im not saying its not what it is, id just like to make sure.

Thanks!

Hi Undergrounder

There is such a Stanhopea. I have seen one some years ago.

The regular variety has spots as in this link

IOSPE PHOTOS

Aurea is almost without spots

http://www.orchidspecies.com/orphotd...iivaraurea.jpg

Brett