Stanhopea frymirei

Stanhopea frymirei is named after Frymire, an American botanist.

Distribution

Stanhopea frymirei is found in the wet montane forest of west Ecuador at elevations of 25 to 500 meters.

Description

Plant flowers from summer to fall with five to nine 15cm fragrant flowers.

Culture

Plant should be grown in shade. Keep in warm temperatures and water regularly. Pot in medium fir bark or sphagnum moss. Keep humidity high. Plants are usually grown in baskets.

Naming

Common Name: Frymire's Stanhopea