Flowering now in the conservatory: Stanhopea tigrina. We’re open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays when Cornell is open. Stop by to see this beautiful orchid and hundreds of other interesting and significant plants.
Native to damp, thick Mexican forests, Stanhopea tigrina (also known as the tiger-spotted stanhopea) produces yellow, purple, and brown mottled flowers that reach up to 8 inches in width. The blooms last only a few days and produce a captivating chocolate and vanilla fragrance.
Learn more about this plant’s slippery pollination strategy.