My Stanhopea tigrina opened today!

[isurus79]

That is just awesome! I would repot it properly into that basket as soon as the flower fade though. You will lose more spikes as they get trapped in the pot than see them come through.

[murphy48]

Originally Posted by isurus79

That is just awesome! I would repot it properly into that basket as soon as the flower fade though. You will lose more spikes as they get trapped in the pot than see them come through.

A quick question about potting for all the experienced Stanhopea growers, I was told to use moss along the outside of the basket and bark on the inside. Is this the best way?

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by murphy48

A quick question about potting for all the experienced Stanhopea growers, I was told to use moss along the outside of the basket and bark on the inside. Is this the best way?

I use spagnum moss for the whole thing. With that basket, I would line it with either coir (coconut 'fur') or a few sheets of newspaper with holes poked in it to allow water drainage, then add spag.

[Leisurely]

Wow, that is an incredible flower.