Here is another stanhopea from my collection – stanhopea oculata var mexicana Fowlie. Even though it’s very old variety, being around since 1830’s, not many plants of this variety seen in cultivation.
It’s a beautiful stanhopea with very delicate dramatic looking flowers – distinct bright pink spots on pristine white color background with strong heady vanilla/spices scent.
At the end of flowering season, in early autumn my plant always sends out a few spikes with 4 or 5 flowers on each spike. This orchid would be much desired addition to any stanhopea collection.
Congratulations on your beautiful collection. Keep at it. Thanks.
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this new aditions to your gartden always surprise me, they are endless!! and beautiful too ;P
ReplyDeleteThank you for appreciating these beautiful creations of Nature.
ReplyDeleteWow! It's a beauty. How does one get seeds? Cheers!
ReplyDeleteWow... The flowers are so beautiful! My parent love orchids but we don't have any of these. We own just a few. You have a very nice collection of photos and I love looking at them.. Thanks for sharing.. I'm following you now..^^
ReplyDeleteWhat a lineup! Thought you may be interested to see what popped here in Noosa this season (autumn). Mine grow mainly under a big spreading poinciana tree.
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Amazing, the flowers are very beautiful with fantastic pattern.
ReplyDeleteI live in Europe, it available also here?
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