Stanhopea nigroviolacea

Stanhopea tigrina var. nigroviolacea Morren 1845

nigroviolaceus = purple-violett

epiphyte occuring on the easterrn slopes of the Mexican plateau at elevations of 1200 to 2000 meters

Stanhopeas produce pendulous panicles, and therefore must be cultivated in grud pots or wooden baskets, if flower Inflorescences occur in hanging pots they occasionally grow out the top, but also often get stuck.
Flowers are strongly vanilla scented, and can last about 1 week. Site changes during flowering period very often result in loss of  flowers.
Stanhopea nigroviolacea needs a significant winter break with little temperature reduction, but drought for several weeks. In nature, the plant receives only the dew at dusk and dawn.