

Stanhopea tigrina
Taxonomy
Stanhopea tigrina
Stanhopea
Orchidaceae
Asparagales

How to care for Stanhopea tigrina

How often to water your Stanhopea tigrina

every 9
Stanhopea tigrina needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Oakland, California.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
Oakland, California
96% High

Growing Stanhopea tigrina in Oakland right now
Plant growth potential is currently very high 📈
May 27th, 2022
Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Oakland is currently very high 📈. The plant growth potential in your area is currently at its peak! 🌿
The availability of high quality sunlight…
Sunlight will increase by 14% ☀️
May 25th, 2022
Oakland is trending towards greater sunlight intensity!
The amount of sunlight in Oakland is expected to increase by 14% over the next 2 weeks to an average of 23.6 megajoules of energy per m2 per…
Daylight will increase by 1.1 hours 📈
May 28th, 2022
This month, Oakland is getting an average of 13.2 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.
Hours of daylight will increase by 8.3% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 14.6 total hours of day…
Finding light for Stanhopea tigrina in your home

a window
Stanhopea tigrina may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth during this time of higher sunlight intensity in Oakland, California ☀️.️
This is a great time to watch your Stanhopea tigrina thrive 🌿!

How to fertilize Stanhopea tigrina

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Stanhopea tigrina after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
When to repot Stanhopea tigrina
Is this a good time of year to repot? Yes! 🪴
May 27th, 2022
The growing potential in Oakland is very high 📈.
It's best to repot plants during their active growing periods when they have the energy to re-establish their roots! This is a great time to repot …

Stanhopea tigrina prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Stanhopea tigrina may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Care Summary for Stanhopea tigrina
Stanhopea tigrina
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on your location in Oakland, California, the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
