Stanhopea florida

A fragrant epiphyte from the cloud forests of South America, producing pendulous flowers with pale, finely purple-spotted sepals, elongated downward-curving lateral sepals, and a delicate lip structure with a spotted hypochile and a bifid epichile of slender curved lobes — an elegant, refined floral presentation that lives up to the species name florida, meaning "flowering" or "floriferous." It grows as a robust plant with large pleated leaves and pendulous inflorescences that emerge from the base of the pseudobulbs.

• Light: Bright indirect light with 40–60% shade cloth; avoid harsh direct sun, which can scorch the large pleated leaves.
• Temperature: 58–75°F (14–24°C); an Intermediate grower with a minimum tolerance around 55°F (13°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 pendulous inflorescences to emerge downward through the bottom. Use a coarse, well-draining bark mix. Plants are shipped bare root and well-established.