Aciopea Ingrid Suarez
Aciopea Ingrid Suarez is a rare and exciting fragrant intermediate to warm-growing orchid primary hybrid, the result of crossing Stanhopea connata × Acineta antioquiae. Registered under the intergeneric genus Aciopea, this hybrid brings together two celebrated members of the Stanhopeinae subtribe — the richly fragrant, pendant-spiked Stanhopea connata and the bold, waxy-flowered Acineta antioquiae from the cloud forests of Antioquia, Colombia. The result is a hybrid of great promise: fragrant, architecturally impressive, and genuinely rare in cultivation.
Features
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Fragrance: Strongly fragrant — inheriting the notable scent characteristic of the Stanhopea parent
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Flowers: Bold, waxy blooms on pendant spikes — combining the floral character of both parent genera
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Inflorescence: Pendant spikes typical of the Stanhopeinae alliance — best displayed in a hanging basket or elevated position
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Plant size: 40 cm — a well-established specimen with robust pseudobulbs
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Parentage: Stan. connata × Acn. antioquiae — a primary intergeneric hybrid
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Climate: Intermediate to warm growing
Care Guide
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Light: Bright indirect light; filtered sunlight is ideal — avoid direct sun which can scorch the foliage
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Temperature: Intermediate to warm, between 16°C and 26°C (61°F – 79°F); appreciates a temperature drop at night
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Watering: Keep the substrate consistently moist during active growth; ensure excellent drainage and good air movement around the roots
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Humidity: High, 60–80%; essential for healthy growth and fragrance expression
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Medium: Best grown in a hanging basket with coarse bark or sphagnum moss to allow the pendant spikes to emerge freely downward
Aciopea Ingrid Suarez is a hybrid that honors the best of two extraordinary orchid genera — the intoxicating fragrance of Stanhopea and the bold, waxy floral presence of Acineta. At 40 cm, this is a substantial, well-established specimen ready to reward its grower with a spectacular and fragrant display. A rare find from Ecuagenera’s breeding program.
