Stanhopea tigrina

Stanhopea tigrina is probably the best known and most spectacular of the Stanhopea species. S. tigrina is a Mexican species that is more tolerant of cool conditions than many of its relatives but happily grows warm as well. Flowers are short-lived but they make up for it by being huge and intoxicatingly fragrant. 

Stanhopea and their relatives bloom from pendulous spikes at the base of the plant, so they need to be grown in baskets once they mature to give the spike an opening to travel through and develop. Keep them warm, grow them in bright shade with constant moisture and plenty of fertilizer. Please note that Stanhopea and their relatives have very thin, delicate leaves. It is common for older leaves to tear or have some spotting, this does not harm the plant.