Stanhopea and relations They are easy here in Sydney, Australia. Mostly grown as garden plants by non orchid society members. Those terms warm /hot grower are pretty wide, so you will have to ask the speaker for his recommendation.

Sydney, Australia temps.

Average summer daily range 17-27C

Average winter daily range 7- 17C

Thx for the response. I just read that their blooms last only a few days, probably won't order at all. No room for a large size plant that has such a scant bloom time.

Have to give this matter more thought. I do LOVE fragrant and unusual blooms! I'll email this grower to ask if any of the different species or hybrids might be smaller growing plants.

Found a video on YouTube of a bloom opening. I will see if he has wardii available.

I have a Lydia Bush Stan and it is easy to grow and wonderful smell. I have it by my lanai and for 3-4 days I'm so happy I have it. Last year I had over 30 blooms on it over the spring, summer and fall. So even tho' the blooms don't last long they blooms often enough to keep me happy.

I'll have to google that one. I didn't know they would re bloom in several seasons. I'll be calling this grower tomorrow to get his ideas on what I should order.