Stanhopea glabra (St. glabra)

Stanhopea glabra, commonly called “Smooth Stanhopea,” is admired for its striking floral architecture and rich, tropical scent. Known for a relatively smoother floral texture, it blooms spectacularly from baskets or mounted pots.

✅ Features:

🌸 Smooth, detailed floral texture
🌬️ Rich fragrance, short-blooming cycle
🪴 Epiphytic orchid ideal for airy pots
🌿 Rare and ornamental

📏 Specifications:

Plant Size: Medium
Light Requirement: Filtered or dappled sunlight
Watering: Regular, moist but not soggy
Humidity: 60–85%

🌿 How to Care?

💧 Keep evenly moist
🌞 Filtered light and good humidity are key
🪴 Use orchid bark in hanging pots or wooden baskets

🏡 Where to Use?

🪴 Best displayed in hanging baskets or terrariums with airflow

❓ FAQs

Q: Does it require special mounting like other Stanhopeas?
A: Yes, a hanging basket or open-mesh container is best to accommodate downward blooms.