Stanhopea tigrina var. semi alba

Introducing Stanhopea tigrina var semi alba, an Exquisite Rarity:

Step into the enchanting world of orchids with Stanhopea tigrina var semi alba, an extraordinary variant of the revered Stanhopea tigrina species. Renowned for its rarity and unique characteristics, this captivating orchid hails from the dense forests of Mexico, where it thrives in well-drained, shaded habitats. With its mesmerizing yellowish-green blooms and distinct features, Stanhopea tigrina var semi alba stands as a testament to the beauty and diversity of nature's creations.

Stanhopea tigrina var semi alba is a rare and unique variant of the Stanhopea tigrina species, native to the lush forests of Mexico. This medium-sized epiphyte boasts stunning golden yellow with no spots flowers, making it a prized addition to any orchid collection.

Description: Stanhopea tigrina var semi alba is a cool to warm growing orchid, reaching heights of 22-37 cm. Its pseudobulbs are ovoid and dark green, while its leaves are elongated, dark green, and plicate. The pendulous inflorescence, 15 cm long and carrying 2 to 8 large, fragrant flowers, blooms in the summer and fall. The flowers, measuring 8-17 cm in diameter, feature unique characteristics such as yellowish-green sepals with no spots, the petal are pinkish color and a yellowish cream to posterior lobe of the lip.

Cultivation Tips:

Light: Provide filtered and dispersed light, avoiding direct exposure to the sun in the afternoon. Aim for a light level of 25000-35000 lux. Ensure strong air movement at all times.

Temperature: Maintain moderate temperatures, with summer daytime temperatures around 25-26°C and nighttime temperatures around 14-15°C. In winter, daytime temperatures should be around 21°C and nighttime temperatures around 9-10°C.

Humidity: Keep humidity levels around 70-75% for most of the year, reducing to around 50% in late winter and early spring.

Substrate and Growing Media: Grow in rootstocks, hanging baskets, or attached to tree ferns. Use wire baskets with large mesh moss covered with sphagnum moss. Ensure the substrate remains moist but not wet to allow roots to dry quickly after watering.

Watering: Water abundantly during active growth, ensuring roots dry quickly afterward. Reduce watering when new growths mature in autumn, and flowering has finished. Fertilize weekly with 1/4-1/2 of the recommended dose of orchid fertilizer during active growth.

Rest Period: Limit watering in winter, but prevent the plant from drying out completely. Provide occasional fogging between infrequent watering to maintain moisture. Reduce or eliminate fertilization until new growth appears in spring, and more abundant watering resumes.

This is a blooming size newly repotted in a 5" metal basket, about 1 to 2 years to bloom, grown from seed, limited!

With proper care and attention to its natural habitat conditions, Stanhopea tigrina var semi alba will reward growers with its exquisite blooms and unique charm. Elevate your orchid collection with this enchanting species today.