Stanhopea connata Bromeliaceae Humidity: Extremely high humidity (70%

Humidity: Extremely high humidity (70% or more)

star-shaped flower form characteristic of the Guarianthe influence

This intergeneric hybrid combines Masd

giving the plant a remarkably animated

Stanhopea connata Bromeliaceae Humidity: Extremely high humidity (70%A fragrant epiphyte from the cloud forests of South America, producing pendulous flowers with broad, finely spotted sepals and a strikingly large, glossy dark burgundy hypochile that dominates the floral structure and draws the eye immediately. It grows as a robust plant with large pleated leaves and pendulous inflorescences that emerge from the base of the pseudobulbs. Light: Bright indirect light with 4060% shade cloth; avoid harsh direct sun, which