Stanhopea anfracta Rhyncholaelia free-flowering plant with a distinctive

free-flowering plant with a distinctive and collectible floral form

filtered light or partial shade

tolerates lower humidity better than most orchids due to its terete leaves

The sculptural floral structure makes it a prized species among collectors

and deep purple lips

Stanhopea anfracta Rhyncholaelia free-flowering plant with a distinctiveA floriferous fragrant epiphyte from Ecuador, producing exceptionally dense pendulous racemes crowded with numerous flowers and buds open simultaneously, each bearing reflexed sepals and a prominent hypochile marked with two bold dark ocellate spots. 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,