Stanhopea

Stanhopea wardii

Author Lodd. ex Lindl.

Species 4 awards

Found in 10 countries

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Growing conditions

Intermediate Temperature class

219–1,795m Elevation

10°C Day/night drop

2,202mm Annual rainfall

Seasonal Rainfall pattern

Temperature

10°N Northern Hemisphere

Day high Night low Range across populations

Rainfall

2,202mm/year

Jan 25° 22–28 15° 12–18 61mm

Feb 26° 23–28 15° 13–18 49mm

Mar 26° 24–29 16° 13–19 58mm

Apr 27° 23–29 16° 14–20 108mm

May 26° 23–29 16° 14–20 254mm

Jun 26° 24–28 16° 14–20 267mm

Jul 26° 24–29 16° 14–20 207mm

Aug 26° 24–29 16° 14–19 249mm

Sep 25° 24–27 16° 14–19 268mm

Oct 25° 23–27 16° 13–19 340mm

Nov 24° 22–27 15° 13–19 234mm

Dec 25° 22–27 15° 13–18 107mm

Bloom Season

Based on 15 Stanhopea awards. Showing genus-level data.

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Awards

Photo: Australian Orchid Council

HCC / AOC 2009 'Sturt'

77.20 points Exhibited by Parish R. & I. SA 21 January 2009

Measurements

Flower size 120 × 135 mm Petals 50 × 20 mm Dorsal sepal 70 × 32 mm Lateral sepals 65 × 40 mm Lip 64 × 38 mm

12 inflorescences 26 flowers

Segments yellow-white 158A, spotted greyed purple 187B. Labellum greyed orange 163A, ends white 155B, 'eyes' greyed purple 187B. Twelve inflorescences, total 26 flowers/ numerous buds. Stems 200mm. ACM=80.0 pts.

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Photo: Australian Orchid Council

ACM / AOC 2009 'Sturt'

77.20 points Exhibited by Parish R. & I. SA 21 January 2009

Measurements

Flower size 120 × 135 mm Petals 50 × 20 mm Dorsal sepal 70 × 32 mm Lateral sepals 65 × 40 mm Lip 64 × 38 mm

12 inflorescences 26 flowers

Segments yellow-white 158A, spotted greyed purple 187B. Labellum greyed orange 163A, ends white 155B, 'eyes' greyed purple 187B. Twelve inflorescences, total 26 flowers/ numerous buds. Stems 200mm.

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AM / OCNZ 2005 'Ruth's Baby'

82.00 points

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HCC / AOC 1984 'Jill'

75.00 points Exhibited by Upton W. & J. NSW 26 March 1984

Measurements

Flower size 76 × 67 mm

5 flowers

5 flowers across lower sepals 100ur P & S yellow 13B with greyed purple 187C spots labellum front lobe yellow 13B with greyed purple spots basal end yellow orange 23 with greyed purple 187C blotches on sides Judged by appreciation

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Award Comparison

Measurement	HCC/AOC 2009 'Sturt'	ACM/AOC 2009 'Sturt'	HCC/AOC 1984 'Jill'
Flower size	120 × 135 mm	120 × 135 mm	76 × 67 mm
Petals	50 × 20 mm	50 × 20 mm	-
Dorsal sepal	70 × 32 mm	70 × 32 mm	-
Lateral sepals	65 × 40 mm	65 × 40 mm	-
Lip	64 × 38 mm	64 × 38 mm	-
Flower count	26	26	5
Inflorescences	12	12	-