Orchid - Phalaenopsis gigantea

Orchid - Phalaenopsis Big leaf

                                   
   ID#712
 
 

Phalaenopsis gigantea is native to Borneo. Named for its gigantic leaves that easily exceed 60 centimeters in cultivation, Phalaenopsis gigantea is the largest Phalaenopsis species. The massive leaves are pendent, leathery, broadly rounded, pale silver green and shiny on both surfaces.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: large PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: slow TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: filtered light, low. More light, more blooms WATER: moist but well drained, high humidity 60-70 %. Does not like cold temperatures. SOIL: Pot in Orchid mix or sphagnum moss
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: white with brown lavender markings. Fragrant. Summer-Fall. Age to bloom about 7-8 yrs. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: Extensively use as a hybrid parent. Plant takes years to bloom, placing in bright light will encourage blooms sooner but decrease leaf size and may loose their silvery color. Plant grows well mounted once leaves reach about 1/2 mature size.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Five plants in 2” pots. Re-potted in 4” plastic pots with phalaenopsis bark mix. One tiny “extra” plant kept in 2” pot. Keep in shade and moist at all times. Jan. 8, 2014. Many mistakes done, only (1) 2” plastic pot left. Hopefully this one will live. -Jan. 2015: last plant perish from overwater by caretaker when on trip.
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May 2012

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Flower SAMPLE photo

Just re-potted - May 11, 2012

January 2015