Stanhopea maculosa Piperaceae A robust reed-stem orchid native

A robust reed-stem orchid native to the cloud forests of Ecuador

lanceolate leaves with a remarkably smooth

A striking species from the Andean cloud forests

a cool grower requiring stable cool temperatures and strong air movement

upright growth habit with strong pseudobulbs

Stanhopea maculosa Piperaceae A robust reed-stem orchid nativeA fragrant epiphyte from the cloud forests of Central America, producing an exceptionally short, compact inflorescence that emerges almost flush with the growing medium and bears tightly clustered flowers with a bold, prominently spotted golden orange hypochile a strikingly different habit from the long pendulous racemes typical of the genus. It grows as a robust plant with large pleated leaves well suited to basket culture. Light: Bright indirect