Stanhopea tigrina

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Stanhopea tigrina is an extremely hardy epiphytic orchid native to the eastern coast of Mexico. It does very well outdoors in northern California, tolerating a wide range of condit ions and rebounding from stress remarkably well. In late summer, large plants produce several fist-sized flowers in deep maroon, yellow, and white that are superlative for the genus, lasting only a few days but radiating a potent jasmine fragrance. The name, which means tiger-like, refers to the dramatically patterned flowers, though the distinct spotting arguably looks more leopard than tiger. Show more