Species Orchid, Tiger-Like Stanhopea
Stanhopeatigrina

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Stanhopea (stan-HOPE-ee-uh)
Species: tigrina (tig-REE-nuh)

Synonym:Epidendrum fragrantissimum

Synonym:Stanhopea expansa

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds