Stanhopea maculosa

A 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 light with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the large pleated leaves.
• Temperature: 65–86°F (18–30°C); a Warm grower with a minimum tolerance around 60°F (16°C).
• Humidity: 60–80%; tolerates moderate humidity but benefits from good air movement around the foliage.
• Watering: Water generously during active growth, allowing the medium to dry slightly between waterings; reduce watering during cooler rest periods.

Additional Notes

Must be grown in an open basket or slatted container to allow the compact inflorescence to emerge through the bottom. Use a coarse, well-draining bark mix. Plants are shipped bare root and well-established.