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How to Grow and Care for Stanhopea

Stanhopea, known for its exotic and fragrant flowers, requires careful attention. It needs high humidity and indirect light to thrive. Special care should be taken to plant stanhopea in a hanging basket to allow flower spikes to emerge properly. Additionally, watering should be consistent but not excessive, as stanhopea prefers a well-draining medium to prevent root rot. This plant's demanding environment makes it suitable for experienced gardeners.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

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Planting and Growing Stanhopea

Care Difficulty	Hard
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Types of Stanhopea

Stanhopea hernandezii

Dancing to the rhythm of humidity, stanhopea hernandezii unfurls its showy, impressively large, and fragrant blooms, lurking beneath foliage. Having an affinity for shadow-dappled nooks, it serves well in orchid conservation gardens. Intriguingly, its flowers bloom downwards, a captivating sight that often lures elusive, nectar-seeking bees, showcasing its unique role in supporting biodiversity.

Stanhopea orchid

Stanhopea orchid is an orchid with a short blooming but truly spectacular flower that makes it a popular ornamental plant. In the wild, this Mexican native can only be found growing in mountain oak forests. It requires very specific amounts of indirect sunlight and is especially vulnerable to insects and disease, so is mainly grown by orchid enthusiasts.