i picked up a lil Stanhopea nigro violacea this weekend. i have been interested in this genus and the close relations since i first found them on the net awhile ago. i was told that they grow fast. it is currently in a 2.5 inch pot and has 2 active growths with 2 more "bulbs" with no leaves all bulbs are a lil smaller than a dime in diameter. first question, just how fast do they grow? i realize im prolly 2-3 years from flowering even if its a fast grower. also how soon do i have to worry about potting it up in a basket? after its filled a 4 inch pot? a 6 inch?
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