Stanhopea is a genus of the orchid family (Orchidaceae) from Central and South America. [2] The abbreviation used in horticultural trade is Stan. The genus is named for the 4th Earl of …

Stanhopeas are notoriously resentful of disturbance. Once established the plants rarely need repotting and when repotted root disturbance should be kept to a minimum. The more …

Jan 9, 2025 · Stanhopea maculosa. Found in Mexico around 1000 to 1800 metres. This grows well for me in Sydney. Flowering most years, normally around late December. This is one of …

Nov 26, 2011 · It includes listings, descriptions, and illustrations of all known species and hybrids, a complete bibliography, as well as award history, cultural information, discussion and list of …

Further information can be found on the Stanhopea genus page. Best orchid care practices are also provided for watering , repotting , and fertilizer types . There are also detailed discussions …

Stanhopeas, Gongoras, and Coryanthes are loosely related to Lycaste and Zygopetalums and share much of the same plant structure. Large firm bulbs topped with thin foliage and thick …

Stanhopea Orchid Care. Species of the Stanhopea Alliance have large, dramatic flowers with complex mechanisms for pollination, including channeled ‘walkways’ for insects, and fragrant …

Stanhopea oculata is native to Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, North America and Brazil. In Mexico, the natural habitat of these plants …

Nov 30, 1997 · SUBFAMILY Epidendroideae, TRIBE Gongoreae, SUBTRIBE Stanhopeinae. From Mexico to Brazil this genus is hard to beat for it's size and beautifully odd, complexity, …

The Stanhopea Alliance consists of some 20 genera and about 270 species distributed throughout the humid tropics from the Tropic of Cancer in Mexico to the Tropic of Capricorn in …