Orchid-Gramm. scriptum var. 'Kiilani'

                                         

                              
     ID#760
 
 

Gramm.=Grammatophyllum


Grammatophyllum are the family that contain the largest orchid in the world.

scriptum var. “kiilani” is a hybrid that produces a miniature version of what is usually a very large orchid. Still a good 8” tall plant


Hybrid: T-4792

HEIGHT X SPREAD: miniature cultivar PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: enjoys the morning and afternoon sun most, protect from the hot mid-day sun. A light green leaf with a hint of yellow indicates the max. amount of sun the plant can take, a dark green leaf indicates not enough sun. WATER: moist but well drained, high humidity 60-70 % SOIL: Fine bark in mild summer climates, finer medium Orchid Mix in warmer summer areas.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: yellow with maroon markings on tall spikes. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: Large elongated pseudobulbs with up right leaves. Fertilize with (25-9-9) from February to July. Low nitrogen fertilizers (6-25-25) from August to January.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch 25 plugs, about 4” leaf length plants, received bare root. 1 (3” plastic pot/ bark mixture) mature plant in bloom. -Mounted all plugs on 18” long cedar plank with moss backing, 12 plants per side. -Few tiny extra plants place in small pots with small Orchiata mix. -Potted plant left as is for now. ( Oct. 25, 2012) -Nov. 15, 2012 tiny potted plants mounted in tree fern board. Dec. 15, 2012. Received 1 plant bare-root with blooms. Placed in 2.5” sq. pot with sm orchiata mix. Mounted on A wood trellis (3X,5Y) left of cross.(Jan.1, 2013) All mounted plants, in trellis and boards removed and potted with orchiata mix. January 2014:(1) sm ceramic,(1)6” wood bkt, (1) 8” wood bkt. Total of (3)multi plants containers. -Aug. 7, 2014: (1) mature plant purchased. Jan. 2015: (1) sm oval ceramic, (1) 4” plastic, (2) 3.5” aircone. Can’t figure out what this plant likes, decreased water and increased light, will see. DEAD
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Additional Information: www.carmelaorchids.net

Carmela orchids Inc.  Phone (808) 963-6189    P.O. Box 277, Hakalau, Hawaii 96710

December 4,  2012

Oct. 25, 2012

Dec. 4, 2012

Board Mounted plant  Nov. 25, 2012

January 2015