Stanhopea Culture

Providing Experience,Insight, and General Horticultural Information on the Subject of Growing Stanhopea Orchids Outdoors in southern California.

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Stanhopea impressa

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This species is native to the western foothills of the Andes Mountains and is found in moist montane forests in Colombia and Ecuador.  The o...
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Friday, August 28, 2015

Stanhopea gibbosa

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This orchid is native to wet and humid forests of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama and grows best in intermediate temperature conditions . ...
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Saturday, August 15, 2015

Stanhopea tigrina var. nigroviolacea

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This form of Stanhopea tigrina var. nigroviolacea is a recently flowered plant that I received in a trade.  The original plant was grown in...
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Friday, August 1, 2014

Stanhopea oculata 'Two Eyes'

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This form of Stanhopea oculata is very similar to the standard form we see in many nurseries in southern California, that has buff to yello...
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Sunday, July 13, 2014

Stanhopea tigrina var. nigroviolacea 'Glory of Mexico'

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This form of Stanhopea tigrina has a soft yellow or buff background and less of the reddish brown markings on the petals and sepals th...
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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Stanhopea hernandezii

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This species is native to Mexico in a narrow range on the southwest side of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt at lower elevations from 557...
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Spring 2014 Inflorescences

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This past winter was warm and dry which made it difficult to keep the Stanhopea watered and fertilized.  This warmer weather continued thr...
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Robert Lauri
United States
Orchids have been a keen interest of mine for many years. This interest inspired me to complete a master's degree in evolutionary biology focusing on floristics, and a Ph.D. in Botany. Stanhopeas are of particular interest to me given that they reward us with fantastic blooms with little care.
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