Eye-Spot Stanhopea
Eye-Spot Stanhopea Plant Characteristics
Chinese Name: Eye-Spot StanhopeaAlso Known As: Goldfish Orchid, Hanging OrchidLatin Name: eye-spot stanhopeaFamily and Genus: Orchidaceae, StanhopeaDistribution: Central America, Northern South AmericaEye-Spot Stanhopea Plant Introduction
The Eye-Spot Stanhopea is an epiphytic or terrestrial orchid with ovoid pseudobulbs; the leaves are broadly lanceolate with petioles; the inflorescence is pendant, the flowers are fleshy, fragrant, and vary in color, ranging from white or yellow, covered with red spots, blooming in August. It is a distinctive member of the Stanhopea family. As the name suggests, the Eye-Spot Stanhopea has a cluster of spots resembling eyes on its flowers, with unique flower shapes, pleasant fragrance, and very special, leaving a deep impression. It is one of the rare orchid varieties.
Eye-Spot Stanhopea Photo Gallery
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