Also known as Tiger-Spotted Stanhopea
Stanhopea tigrina is a captivating orchid known for its dramatic, pendulous, and fragrant flowers that hang downwards, typically blooming in summer.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light.
75% intensity
Mimic forest understory conditions. Protect from direct sun.
Water thoroughly when nearly dry.
75% intensity
Reduce in dormancy. Avoid waterlogging.
Orchid bark mix
50% intensity
Intermediate to warm temperatures.
50% intensity
Daytime: 24-29°C. Nighttime: 16-21°C. Cooler winter rest is beneficial.
Indoor, Outdoor
50% intensity
Feed during growth.
50% intensity
Use balanced orchid fertilizer, diluted. Cease in winter.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the potting medium is nearly dry, typically once or twice a week during active growth.
Reduce watering significantly during the dormant period, allowing the substrate to dry out more between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Pruning is minimal for Stanhopea tigrina. Remove spent flower spikes and any dead or decaying pseudobulbs or leaves to maintain plant health and appearance. Sterilize pruning tools to prevent disease transmission.
Propagation is primarily done by division. Separate healthy pseudobulbs with at least two leaves and a good root system. Allow the cut surfaces to dry for a day or two before repotting into a suitable orchid mix.
Repot every 2-3 years, or when the potting medium begins to decompose, typically after flowering. Use a coarse, free-draining orchid mix. Stanhopea tigrina prefers to be slightly crowded, so do not overpot.
Ensure good air circulation around the roots.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Stanhopea Tigrina (Stanhopea tigrina)
Where Stanhopea Tigrina (Stanhopea tigrina) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Stanhopea |
| Species | Stanhopea tigrina |
Similar in genus Stanhopea
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