Stanhopea tigrina

Stanhopea tigrina is a rare and exotic orchid known for its massive, short-lived, and incredibly fragrant flowers that resemble a tiger’s pattern. It blooms downward from a hanging basket, making it an unusual spectacle in any orchid collection.

✅ Features:

🌸 Large, tiger-striped blooms
🌬️ Strong vanilla-spice fragrance
🪴 Ideal for hanging baskets due to downward blooming
🌿 Rare collector’s variety

📏 Specifications:

Plant Size: Medium to Large
Bloom Size: Up to 15–20 cm
Light Requirement: Bright filtered
Watering: Keep medium moist
Humidity: 60–80%

🌿 How to Care?

💧 Water regularly, allow slight drying between
🌞 Provide dappled or filtered light
🌬️ Ensure good ventilation
🪴 Use a hanging basket with open mesh to allow blooms to emerge downward

🏡 Where to Use?

🪴 Ideal for balconies, orchidariums, hanging shade structures

❓ FAQs

Q: Why plant it in a hanging basket?
A: Its blooms grow downward through the media, so hanging setups let the flowers emerge freely.