Mark Lea THAT IS SO AWESOME AND YAAAAAAAAY YOU!!!! Congratulations!!! They are definitely worth having in your collection! I can't wait for them to bloom for you!!! It will be an awesome sight to behold!!! ENJOY THEM AND HAPPY HAPPY GROWING!!! ...and we are officially bonded through orchids! :)
your Grammatophyllum is gorgeous, large, and has such an exotic color! ! I can't believe you have 10 spikes you're so lucky!! I purchased one at an orchid show from kawamoto orchid nursery and I hope it blooms as cool as yours!
The Orchid Geek Thank you...and yes 10 spikes altogether on both plants...I am so hoping that they don't bud blast again...I'd be so heartbroken...I'd be over the moon happy if I could get at least one or two to fully bloom...let's keep our fingers crossed!!! I am also hoping yours bloom real soon as well...it is an awesome sight to see so many blooms on a single spike. Thanks for watching and HAPPY GROWING dear friend!! :)
What a grand species. I never saw gramma blooms before. Very nice, But I think that plant is going to be way bigger than anything I've ever imagined an orchid could be. So glad you displayed them. Always a pleasure!
Thank you so much for watching! ...and they are very impressive! ...and although they can be quite pricey they are definitely worth every penny! I am hoping that mine becomes a huge specimen...I'll make sure though that I don't mount it in my tree. LOL! :)
HA HA HA! Thank you so much...glad to know that I have won that award!!! Sending you lots of love from Florida all the way to you in Amsterdam!!! Thanks so much for joining me on my orchid adventures and HAPPY GROWING my new found orchid friend! :)
Pipien Sukasa Orchids Awwwwwww thanks so much for watching!!! I am keeping my fingers crossed that yours grows like wildfire and blooms soon! I still can't get over your speciosum...now that is an amazing orchid! :)
ivy geerman Thank you so much!!! ...and they are very impressive plants...very wild and jungley...from their leaves, to thier psuedo bulbs, to their blossoms! They make such a standout display demanding attention...I mean how could you overlook them! LOL! Thanks for watching and HAPPY GROWING! :)
yours look AWESOME! The spikes on mine blasted within a week of them arriving in the mail. Normally i would have mine outside by now, but it has been construction city in my garden! When I bring them out, hopefully with some TLC they will spike again. I have noticed that they seem to be extremely sturdy orchids!
Tropical Plant Party Thank you...and hopefully you didn't cut or remove the spikes....it appears that it will continue spiking at the base or near the base of older spikes, at least that's what's been going on with mine. I am finger crossing that yours will respike again so you can enjoy the very wild and beautiful blooms! P.S. I can't wait to see your transformed backyard paradise....should be awesome! HAPPY GROWING! :) ...PS is your Aerides Odorata spiking yet?
MY Orchid Adventures oh there's a lot happening back here in my yard, but it's giving me lots of projects and content to record, so I'm definitely not going to complain about that! They are, all of them have several spikes on them, quite small spikes, but they have been through a lot the last couple months. The tree I keep most of my vandas in is dying, so I've had to do a lot of shuffling and the changing light from place to place angered them, they are ok though, hopefully they will be opening up in the next week or so. I'm very excited! ... I rarely cut spikes off, it's just an old habit from my phal days. Lol.
I checked mine last evening and found a seed pods, at least 3 of them and a fast growing bulb🤔🤔like I need more grammas. I'm guessing, to insure it's longevity/survival, the seed pods are the objective. it's sitting up there like, this is what I want🤔. I may send it for propagation. As far as it producing more spikes, I haven't seen any..it's so hairy at the base. Maybe I'll check again this weekend. The flowers are long lasting...and it's under the shade cloth. happy growing.
IT IS AN AMAZING ORCHID! This was the first time I got one so I didn't know what to expect...and surprisingly the information online does not talk much about it's spiking habit...I was amazed to find out that if the plant is mature enough it can send off several spikes with countless of blooms in one growing season. That's what I love most about this orchid! Thank you for watching and HAPPY GROWING!
Are they fragrant? I was thinking of buying some roses, gardenias for my balcony- but these look much more interesting! What pot size & medium would you recommend? I water my plants only once a week, so I was thinking coco husk + sphagnum moss
Hi, After watching your unboxing a few months ago, I found one on eBay and it was coming from Wisconsin. It has not done anything but grow leaves and I did repot a month after getting it. It's in part shade so guessing it might start producing spikes if I move to a sunny location and fertilize it.
Sheri Austin Congratulations...and no worries, if it is mature enough it still has all summer to spike...weather temperature, lighting and fertilizing play a major role in getting orchids to bloom. Being that this orchid does love cattleya type lighting I would definately would up the lighting...but gradually you don't want my mishap to happen to you...also there are many orchids that can be triggered by a difference in temps during the day and night (at least 10 - 15 degrees difference) and is why many have difficulties with certain orchids grown indoors that maintain a consistent temperature. I am hoping you can get yours to spike soon...keep the orchid faith and I will keep my fingers crossed for you. :)
Beautiful orchid! What potting medium do you use with this orchid? I watched the video when you received them. You purchased them from a FL grower? Which one?
Patricia Sholar Freund ...I have not yet repotted it since I got it....it is very pot bound and from what little media that I can see...it appears to be a bark mix....and I got the smaller one, I believe from Wisconsin and the bigger one from Florida from a friend and ebay vendor that goes under Michaela.
Patricia Sholar Freund ... and I looked over the original video and you are right....they both came from FL...Monkeybusiness and Michiela's Orchids on ebay. I had gotten some bubophyllums that I did an orchid haul video and got them confused...sorry about that.
Patricia Sholar Freund ...and yaaaaaay the coconut orchid is AMAZING! I am always left breathless and shocked to smell their tropical fragrance...it's so amazing how they smell exactly like roasted coconut! I'm glad you're able to enjoy and experience them...by far it is one of my faves! :)
i wish i could actually post a pic. you btw have an awesome one. i kept mines inside to enjoy the bloom. i assume your got a little stressed and reacted that way. lol i might do the same to it after its bloom starts to fall. =)
Yes I remember when you got them, and they look amazing, maybe someday they will be big enough to divide so they don't take over your tree, house and whole neighborhood. That will be a whole other video I hope and you can sell me one! 😉
HA HA HA!!! That would give a whole new meaning to "Monster Plants"..."FEEEEEEED MEEEE SEYMOUR!!!!" LOL! ...and to think that I was actually contemplating mounting it into my precious orchid tree!!! YIKERS!!!! ...but I'm glad I came to my senses! WHEEEEEEEEEEEW!
Hello there, I think it may be normal. It seems I heard they grow multiple spikes and maybe with the combination of a really great environment for them that you have? But wow 7 new spikes?! I have the Gram Leopard with one spike but it's amazing in bloom, you're going to love it. But I also have a Gram. crossed with a cymbidium and it def. seems really similar to the Gram but smaller. But it keeps spiking from the same two pseudo-bulbs. I bought it in bloom with another spike growing. Then they were done, and suddenly I saw two new growths that I assumed were new pseudobulbs but they were two new spikes. I was so surprised and I think these two will be in bloom together. Anyway, now I'm going to be on the lookout for new spikes on the Gram Leopard :D Thanks for your videos!
mysticshining YES they are known to bloom multiple spikes...I just didn't know they can bloom so many, one after the other on a smaller plant...mine are considered small in comparison to the massive sizes that they can eventually reach. I actually thought they (as many orchids grow) were done producing their spikes and were beginning their process of producing new pseudo bulbs...WHAT A PLEASANT SURPRISE FOR ME! ...and yes they are within the cymbidium family of orchids so you can find several crossed with a variety of cymbidiumd...it's awesome to see that yours took on the grammo characteristics in their spike growth habit! Isn't it exciting!!! :) ...My big one is also the leopard variety and I am very pleased with it...it is quite a treasure to have! :)
Yes, I know, I think we're used to ONE or two bloom spikes a season and that's it. It's quite amazing that SO many spikes are growing on yours! I have seen pictures on youtube of ones that had multiple spikes in bloom, i think you're going to go crazy when they're all in bloom together. One spike in bloom is quite a site, I can't imagine multiple spikes. I think mine has like 60 blooms on it :D Wow, I didn't know they were in the cymbidium family, great. The cross I have has greenish/yellowish blooms but about half the size of the leopard. My leopard's largest pseudo-bulb is about 7 inches, not quite as big as my face :D Lol. p.s. I think I blasted the last few buds because of too much direct sun so I did the same thing and didn't acclimate it. Anyway, I look forward to your updates on these! Enjoy ;)
mysticshining ...yea I expected this to have the basic growth habit of majority of orchids...once blooms are done then psuedo bulbs form and then the wait time of several months to a year until it blooms again...I'm so happy that I won't have to wait that long! ...and what was even more confusing is that I did notice healthy roots growing from the base so I automatically assumed that they must be bulbs...spikes don't grow roots...I was completely taken aback to discover these spikes have roots...how crazy is that! I am tempted to see if the spikes can grow keikis...they remind me of the tankervillea ground growing orchids that have the capability of being propagated through that method...and being that they have knuckles or what appears to be node areas...I believe it's a possibility...we shall see....and congratz on your 60 blooms!!! That is spectacular.. are they fragrant? I think that's the citrina variety. HAPPY GROWING AND ENJOY!!!
I've only detected a fragrance a few times, and yes I think it's like citrus lime?? I'm not really checking very often though, I think I'm so knocked out by the size etc :D I bet yours might be stronger and more vigorous since it's outside and warm, etc. I think your Florida weather is what it likes. Oh well be sure to keep us updated on it! Have a great day! :)
Totally killer Grams! I'd like to add 1 or 4 or 5 to my collection...lol And it's a possiblity its a survival reaction, but I have heard they are amazing bloomers, I've never grown one yet, and I do stress yet! If you let me know where I can snag one I'll sure give it a whirl! T.
Todd's Tropicals I do hope that it is normal for it and it's just at its peak performance...I do want them to thrive and reach their full potential....and yes I agree YOU NEED SOME SERIOUS GRAMMOS IN YOUR LIFE!!! LOL! They indeed are a wonderful addition and the center attraction within any orchid collection! I hope you get some soon! YOU'LL LOVE THEM!!! :)
I had gotten mine from ebay from Monkeybusiness and Michiela's...but if they don't have any more just type in grammatophyllum orchid and they should pop up.
I think that is a new growth because it has root coming from it and spikes live of the plant. But I no nothing because I only be doing orchids for 3 years. But that makes since to me. Lisa P. 🌺
I recently purchased a couple grams, the scrpitum and yuan nan tiger. Yes they are heavy plants and i want to acclimatize mines out in the Caribbean sun. We are in the rainy season so got to look out for rot
...awesome and CONGRATULATIONS!!! They are amazing orchids! I am hoping you find the perfect spot for them...but ensure that they don't get direct, burning sun...because they can cause quite a substantial amount of damage to the beautiful leaves. We are also experiencing a lot of rains...and I am finger crossing that the rot does not set in in my garden. :( :( HAPPY GROWING AND THANKS FOR WATCHING! :)
These like the highest light you can give it without burning it. Sometimes if it does not get enough light it will not bloom for you. You can also boost the potential of blooms by ensuring that it is getting regular fertilizing and give it a bloom booster. Note that there are some types that don’t bloom every year and only bloom every so couple of years so research the orchid you have to determine it’s bloom cycle. Wishing you the best and I do hope that you can get it to bloom soon. HAPPY GROWING! 🤗
I have a big tree in my backyard and since I finished fixing up everything back there and my patio in the back is done I'm ready to put things on my tree and I thought that kind of orchid would be perfect for the middle of the tree I'd like to know more about how to plant that kind of orchid on a tree????? and can you please spell it for me because I would love to order one and is that the only color they come in sorry for all the questions ??????
This would make quite a nice display in the tree...but mind you that once it is mounted you have to ensure that you are capable of keeping it safe in that tree over the winter and during any other extreme weather. This orchid comes in solid colors and also with the bold patterns. Usually you will see these in a yellow or green color. I will let you know of the exact ones that I have. I ordered mine off of eBay for great prices...I've found smaller ones here in my area that are smaller and double the price that I got mine for....and never worry about asking questions...I will assist in anyway that I can. :)
if it's in a tree and the winter comes how low can the temperature get before I have to do something and since it's going to attach itself to the tree What Would I Do cover it all up with a blanket??
hello, thanks for the video, i have one , but it happened the same, i gave it to much light, and most of the leaves burn, now has new growth, i wanted to ask if is ok to mount in a huge bark cork i have is about 2 feet long, i always see them in a pot, but maybe someone know if is ok to mount it, thank you for your videos
Arianna Gaviero Thank you for watching...and yes this is an epiphyte orchid so it is known for growing in nature on trees so wooden mounts would also work, providing that you can water them often and on a regular basis as this orchid loves to stay moist and is said that it should never be allowed to completely dry...so with it being mounted you would have to ensure you can water it even more then your norm or it may suffer....also note that this orchid can get quite large so you should have material that can hold it's weight and also have good space for it to grow. If you keep these things in mind you should do well. I am wishing you success on your project and please keep me posted. I would love to see the end result of it when it is complete. HAPPY GROWING! :)
Arianna Gaviero AWESOME!!! I am contemplating if I should mount my smaller one...just need to get me a piece of wood big and strong enough to accommodate it. I may give it a go as well! :)
i just finished mounting it but i can't post pics unfortunately dont know how to do it, also i been using kelp every other watering, and has a lot of new roots
doni damano You are correct the largest orchid in the world is considered to be the Tiger Orchid also in the gramma. family and is housed at a botanical garden. It is not actually the type that I have but it is still in the same family. Thanks for watching and HAPPY GROWING! :)
Hello Maria Happy growing to u. The was an orchid show in south Florida I got a small haul but I might have gone a lil crazy and bought a orchid on impulse now I'm stuck trying to figure out how to care for it. It's called a den. Wassellii if you can help me I would be so happy it bare roots at the moment
Mexican Korean Orchid Fishing Lover I don't know much about this orchid but there are some information on the web, although some information is a little bit conflicting...but one thing that is often mentioned is that if it does not get it's required care it is difficult or impossible to bloom. I have attached a link that I found useful that is a forum where growers give information on how they grow them and how they get them to bloom. One important thing to buying orchids is making sure we research them before we purchase them...that can save us money, time, effort and frustration...I can speak firsthand because I've lost many orchids because I made a last second, heart lead purchase without any knowledge of its care. I wish you success on your purchase and I hope the link helps...PS this orchid has been reclassified a time or two so I am not sure what they are calling it now... www.botanicaltd.com/images/culture%20information/dockrillia-culture-information.htm
géraldine Corbel Thank you so much! ...after losing so many buds, you can imagine the thrill of finding out that they can continue to produce multiple spikes! They are even more amazing than I first thought! :)
Ken f WELL A HUMONGA DUNGA CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER!!!! I AM SO HAPPY THAT YOU HAVE SOME OF THESE AMAZING ORCHIDS!!! YOU WON'T REGRET IT! ENJOY AND HAPPY GROWING MY DEAR! :)
LOL!!! RIGHT!!!! I don't know how they don't get stolen...I am just so happy that they haven't. I think I would cry an endless river if they were to. I AM HOPING THAT DAY NEVER COMES! One day I will have a green house where I can keep them better maintained.
Caridad Balseiro YAAAAAAAY YOU GOT TO GO TO REDLANDS!!! You must share with me what orchid treasures did you come home with... and you should share the pic on my facebook so I can enjoy them with you! LOL! I didn't go this year...but next year I do want to make it a point that I go. I'm hoping you had a blast and got a chance to cross everything off your wishlist (impossible task...LOL!) HAPPY GROWING! :)
One of them did not survive the winter and the other one is in recovery mode. It has some new growths coming up so I have my fingers crossed that it will give us some blooms this year. I hope.
Bentota Tours Sri Lanka AWESOME!!! ...and yes I will try it for both of them....I do have to repot them very soon, they look like they are about to burst through their pots! YIKES! Thanks for the suggestion! :) HAPPY GROWING! :)
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Wow , wow , wow !!! That is a humongous orchid ! I have to keep an eye open for one ... Thank you for showing your green giant ... Happy growing 😀
After your first video I got three seedlings for myself and one for my friend :) I can't wait to watch them grow up and flower. Thanks for sharing XXX
Mark Lea THAT IS SO AWESOME AND YAAAAAAAAY YOU!!!! Congratulations!!! They are definitely worth having in your collection! I can't wait for them to bloom for you!!! It will be an awesome sight to behold!!! ENJOY THEM AND HAPPY HAPPY GROWING!!! ...and we are officially bonded through orchids! :)
your Grammatophyllum is gorgeous, large, and has such an exotic color! ! I can't believe you have 10 spikes you're so lucky!! I purchased one at an orchid show from kawamoto orchid nursery and I hope it blooms as cool as yours!
The Orchid Geek Thank you...and yes 10 spikes altogether on both plants...I am so hoping that they don't bud blast again...I'd be so heartbroken...I'd be over the moon happy if I could get at least one or two to fully bloom...let's keep our fingers crossed!!! I am also hoping yours bloom real soon as well...it is an awesome sight to see so many blooms on a single spike. Thanks for watching and HAPPY GROWING dear friend!! :)
What a grand species. I never saw gramma blooms before. Very nice, But I think that plant is going to be way bigger than anything I've ever imagined an orchid could be. So glad you displayed them. Always a pleasure!
Thank you so much for watching! ...and they are very impressive! ...and although they can be quite pricey they are definitely worth every penny! I am hoping that mine becomes a huge specimen...I'll make sure though that I don't mount it in my tree. LOL! :)
Don't put it too near your house, either. LOL
HA HA HA!!!! RIGHT!!! We'd end up homeless! LOL! Too funny! :)
Haha, girl you are the most beautifull and fast talking Orchid in the World! Many Love from Amsterdam
HA HA HA! Thank you so much...glad to know that I have won that award!!! Sending you lots of love from Florida all the way to you in Amsterdam!!! Thanks so much for joining me on my orchid adventures and HAPPY GROWING my new found orchid friend! :)
oh My.. Your Gram. scriptum is really amazing.. I have 2 but "still on the way" to grow up.. hopefully will be so huge as yours. Thanks for showing!
Pipien Sukasa Orchids Awwwwwww thanks so much for watching!!! I am keeping my fingers crossed that yours grows like wildfire and blooms soon! I still can't get over your speciosum...now that is an amazing orchid! :)
Waw what a big plant......beautiful.....great video...... Nice.... Happy growing Maria
ivy geerman Thank you so much!!! ...and they are very impressive plants...very wild and jungley...from their leaves, to thier psuedo bulbs, to their blossoms! They make such a standout display demanding attention...I mean how could you overlook them! LOL! Thanks for watching and HAPPY GROWING! :)
yours look AWESOME! The spikes on mine blasted within a week of them arriving in the mail. Normally i would have mine outside by now, but it has been construction city in my garden! When I bring them out, hopefully with some TLC they will spike again. I have noticed that they seem to be extremely sturdy orchids!
Tropical Plant Party Thank you...and hopefully you didn't cut or remove the spikes....it appears that it will continue spiking at the base or near the base of older spikes, at least that's what's been going on with mine. I am finger crossing that yours will respike again so you can enjoy the very wild and beautiful blooms! P.S. I can't wait to see your transformed backyard paradise....should be awesome! HAPPY GROWING! :) ...PS is your Aerides Odorata spiking yet?
MY Orchid Adventures oh there's a lot happening back here in my yard, but it's giving me lots of projects and content to record, so I'm definitely not going to complain about that! They are, all of them have several spikes on them, quite small spikes, but they have been through a lot the last couple months. The tree I keep most of my vandas in is dying, so I've had to do a lot of shuffling and the changing light from place to place angered them, they are ok though, hopefully they will be opening up in the next week or so. I'm very excited! ... I rarely cut spikes off, it's just an old habit from my phal days. Lol.
A ton 😮 I would love to see what they look like now ♥
Wow! What a beauty!
Thank you! :)
I checked mine last evening and found a seed pods, at least 3 of them and a fast growing bulb🤔🤔like I need more grammas. I'm guessing, to insure it's longevity/survival, the seed pods are the objective. it's sitting up there like, this is what I want🤔. I may send it for propagation. As far as it producing more spikes, I haven't seen any..it's so hairy at the base. Maybe I'll check again this weekend. The flowers are long lasting...and it's under the shade cloth. happy growing.
Maria Young you are such a good teacher i am so lucky,, thank you
thats a beautiful orchid !🙆
IT IS AN AMAZING ORCHID! This was the first time I got one so I didn't know what to expect...and surprisingly the information online does not talk much about it's spiking habit...I was amazed to find out that if the plant is mature enough it can send off several spikes with countless of blooms in one growing season. That's what I love most about this orchid! Thank you for watching and HAPPY GROWING!
Are they fragrant? I was thinking of buying some roses, gardenias for my balcony- but these look much more interesting!
What pot size & medium would you recommend? I water my plants only once a week, so I was thinking coco husk + sphagnum moss
Wow! So big and beautiful! I waaaaaaant!😂😂😂
Irina's Garden Thank you! They have far exceeded my expectation and continue to amaze me! I do love them! :)
Amsing orchid, i love the flower 🤗🤗🤗
Oh my God! So many spikes. What midia r u using and what kind of fertilizer?
Hi, After watching your unboxing a few months ago, I found one on eBay and it was coming from Wisconsin. It has not done anything but grow leaves and I did repot a month after getting it. It's in part shade so guessing it might start producing spikes if I move to a sunny location and fertilize it.
Sheri Austin Congratulations...and no worries, if it is mature enough it still has all summer to spike...weather temperature, lighting and fertilizing play a major role in getting orchids to bloom. Being that this orchid does love cattleya type lighting I would definately would up the lighting...but gradually you don't want my mishap to happen to you...also there are many orchids that can be triggered by a difference in temps during the day and night (at least 10 - 15 degrees difference) and is why many have difficulties with certain orchids grown indoors that maintain a consistent temperature. I am hoping you can get yours to spike soon...keep the orchid faith and I will keep my fingers crossed for you. :)
WOW!!!!! just WOW!!!!!
THEY ARE REALLY AWESOME WONDERS!!! :) :) :) HAPPY GROWING! :)
Its filling so good with the rain, I love rain, I love it,
Beautiful orchid! What potting medium do you use with this orchid? I watched the video when you received them. You purchased them from a FL grower? Which one?
Patricia Sholar Freund ...I have not yet repotted it since I got it....it is very pot bound and from what little media that I can see...it appears to be a bark mix....and I got the smaller one, I believe from Wisconsin and the bigger one from Florida from a friend and ebay vendor that goes under Michaela.
Thanks. BTW, I have one of the coconut scented orchids. This is the second year it has flowered. It is stunning. And....what a fantastic scent!
Patricia Sholar Freund ... and I looked over the original video and you are right....they both came from FL...Monkeybusiness and Michiela's Orchids on ebay. I had gotten some bubophyllums that I did an orchid haul video and got them confused...sorry about that.
Patricia Sholar Freund ...and yaaaaaay the coconut orchid is AMAZING! I am always left breathless and shocked to smell their tropical fragrance...it's so amazing how they smell exactly like roasted coconut! I'm glad you're able to enjoy and experience them...by far it is one of my faves! :)
i wish i could actually post a pic. you btw have an awesome one. i kept mines inside to enjoy the bloom. i assume your got a little stressed and reacted that way. lol i might do the same to it after its bloom starts to fall. =)
Yes I remember when you got them, and they look amazing, maybe someday they will be big enough to divide so they don't take over your tree, house and whole neighborhood. That will be a whole other video I hope and you can sell me one! 😉
HA HA HA!!! That would give a whole new meaning to "Monster Plants"..."FEEEEEEED MEEEE SEYMOUR!!!!" LOL! ...and to think that I was actually contemplating mounting it into my precious orchid tree!!! YIKERS!!!! ...but I'm glad I came to my senses! WHEEEEEEEEEEEW!
hi Maria, beautiful Orchids. my Plant have roots almost black, what is your thoughts. Thanks
Hello there, I think it may be normal. It seems I heard they grow multiple spikes and maybe with the combination of a really great environment for them that you have? But wow 7 new spikes?! I have the Gram Leopard with one spike but it's amazing in bloom, you're going to love it. But I also have a Gram. crossed with a cymbidium and it def. seems really similar to the Gram but smaller. But it keeps spiking from the same two pseudo-bulbs. I bought it in bloom with another spike growing. Then they were done, and suddenly I saw two new growths that I assumed were new pseudobulbs but they were two new spikes. I was so surprised and I think these two will be in bloom together. Anyway, now I'm going to be on the lookout for new spikes on the Gram Leopard :D Thanks for your videos!
mysticshining YES they are known to bloom multiple spikes...I just didn't know they can bloom so many, one after the other on a smaller plant...mine are considered small in comparison to the massive sizes that they can eventually reach. I actually thought they (as many orchids grow) were done producing their spikes and were beginning their process of producing new pseudo bulbs...WHAT A PLEASANT SURPRISE FOR ME! ...and yes they are within the cymbidium family of orchids so you can find several crossed with a variety of cymbidiumd...it's awesome to see that yours took on the grammo characteristics in their spike growth habit! Isn't it exciting!!! :) ...My big one is also the leopard variety and I am very pleased with it...it is quite a treasure to have! :)
Yes, I know, I think we're used to ONE or two bloom spikes a season and that's it. It's quite amazing that SO many spikes are growing on yours! I have seen pictures on youtube of ones that had multiple spikes in bloom, i think you're going to go crazy when they're all in bloom together. One spike in bloom is quite a site, I can't imagine multiple spikes. I think mine has like 60 blooms on it :D
Wow, I didn't know they were in the cymbidium family, great. The cross I have has greenish/yellowish blooms but about half the size of the leopard. My leopard's largest pseudo-bulb is about 7 inches, not quite as big as my face :D Lol. p.s. I think I blasted the last few buds because of too much direct sun so I did the same thing and didn't acclimate it. Anyway, I look forward to your updates on these! Enjoy ;)
mysticshining ...yea I expected this to have the basic growth habit of majority of orchids...once blooms are done then psuedo bulbs form and then the wait time of several months to a year until it blooms again...I'm so happy that I won't have to wait that long! ...and what was even more confusing is that I did notice healthy roots growing from the base so I automatically assumed that they must be bulbs...spikes don't grow roots...I was completely taken aback to discover these spikes have roots...how crazy is that! I am tempted to see if the spikes can grow keikis...they remind me of the tankervillea ground growing orchids that have the capability of being propagated through that method...and being that they have knuckles or what appears to be node areas...I believe it's a possibility...we shall see....and congratz on your 60 blooms!!! That is spectacular.. are they fragrant? I think that's the citrina variety. HAPPY GROWING AND ENJOY!!!
I've only detected a fragrance a few times, and yes I think it's like citrus lime?? I'm not really checking very often though, I think I'm so knocked out by the size etc :D I bet yours might be stronger and more vigorous since it's outside and warm, etc. I think your Florida weather is what it likes. Oh well be sure to keep us updated on it! Have a great day! :)
What do u feed these plants and when?
Totally killer Grams! I'd like to add 1 or 4 or 5 to my collection...lol
And it's a possiblity its a survival reaction, but I have heard they are amazing bloomers, I've never grown one yet, and I do stress yet!
If you let me know where I can snag one I'll sure give it a whirl!
T.
Todd's Tropicals I do hope that it is normal for it and it's just at its peak performance...I do want them to thrive and reach their full potential....and yes I agree YOU NEED SOME SERIOUS GRAMMOS IN YOUR LIFE!!! LOL! They indeed are a wonderful addition and the center attraction within any orchid collection! I hope you get some soon! YOU'LL LOVE THEM!!! :)
MY Orchid Adventures LOL, I like all kinds of crazy funky flowering plants!
hi I got mine at CARMELAS IN HAWAII good luck mine has 4 new growths...
I had gotten mine from ebay from Monkeybusiness and Michiela's...but if they don't have any more just type in grammatophyllum orchid and they should pop up.
I think that is a new growth because it has root coming from it and spikes live of the plant. But I no nothing because I only be doing orchids for 3 years. But that makes since to me. Lisa P. 🌺
I recently purchased a couple grams, the scrpitum and yuan nan tiger. Yes they are heavy plants and i want to acclimatize mines out in the Caribbean sun. We are in the rainy season so got to look out for rot
...awesome and CONGRATULATIONS!!! They are amazing orchids! I am hoping you find the perfect spot for them...but ensure that they don't get direct, burning sun...because they can cause quite a substantial amount of damage to the beautiful leaves. We are also experiencing a lot of rains...and I am finger crossing that the rot does not set in in my garden. :( :( HAPPY GROWING AND THANKS FOR WATCHING! :)
I have the same plants but i dont know how many years do i have to wait until i see their spike and how it looks like.
These like the highest light you can give it without burning it. Sometimes if it does not get enough light it will not bloom for you. You can also boost the potential of blooms by ensuring that it is getting regular fertilizing and give it a bloom booster. Note that there are some types that don’t bloom every year and only bloom every so couple of years so research the orchid you have to determine it’s bloom cycle. Wishing you the best and I do hope that you can get it to bloom soon. HAPPY GROWING! 🤗
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I have a big tree in my backyard and since I finished fixing up everything back there and my patio in the back is done I'm ready to put things on my tree and I thought that kind of orchid would be perfect for the middle of the tree I'd like to know more about how to plant that kind of orchid on a tree????? and can you please spell it for me because I would love to order one and is that the only color they come in sorry for all the questions ??????
This would make quite a nice display in the tree...but mind you that once it is mounted you have to ensure that you are capable of keeping it safe in that tree over the winter and during any other extreme weather. This orchid comes in solid colors and also with the bold patterns. Usually you will see these in a yellow or green color. I will let you know of the exact ones that I have. I ordered mine off of eBay for great prices...I've found smaller ones here in my area that are smaller and double the price that I got mine for....and never worry about asking questions...I will assist in anyway that I can. :)
if it's in a tree and the winter comes how low can the temperature get before I have to do something and since it's going to attach itself to the tree What Would I Do cover it all up with a blanket??
how old are your large orchids? i wonder if they're over a decade!
hello, thanks for the video, i have one , but it happened the same, i gave it to much light, and most of the leaves burn, now has new growth, i wanted to ask if is ok to mount in a huge bark cork i have is about 2 feet long, i always see them in a pot, but maybe someone know if is ok to mount it, thank you for your videos
Arianna Gaviero Thank you for watching...and yes this is an epiphyte orchid so it is known for growing in nature on trees so wooden mounts would also work, providing that you can water them often and on a regular basis as this orchid loves to stay moist and is said that it should never be allowed to completely dry...so with it being mounted you would have to ensure you can water it even more then your norm or it may suffer....also note that this orchid can get quite large so you should have material that can hold it's weight and also have good space for it to grow. If you keep these things in mind you should do well. I am wishing you success on your project and please keep me posted. I would love to see the end result of it when it is complete. HAPPY GROWING! :)
thank you, im going to give it a try mounted 😚😚
Arianna Gaviero AWESOME!!! I am contemplating if I should mount my smaller one...just need to get me a piece of wood big and strong enough to accommodate it. I may give it a go as well! :)
i just finished mounting it but i can't post pics unfortunately dont know how to do it, also i been using kelp every other watering, and has a lot of new roots
P.S. I am sorry that your orchid went through what mine did...but thank goodness a new growth is growing and is bouncing back. :)
i think there is more largest orchid in the world like sugar cane orchid...thanks for the video.
doni damano You are correct the largest orchid in the world is considered to be the Tiger Orchid also in the gramma. family and is housed at a botanical garden. It is not actually the type that I have but it is still in the same family. Thanks for watching and HAPPY GROWING! :)
MY Orchid Adventures wow..thanks for the reply.
doni damano LOL...not a problem. Have an awesome day! :)
I want one so badly!!!
It doesn't look like a suffering plant at all. Quite the opposite actually. I think those are happy spikes.
John John Thanks so much!!! Indeed I believe they are HAPPY SPIKES TOO!!!! YAAAAAAAY! :) :) :)
OMG I love that orchid an I can't find one anywhere
hope to have them too some day😆
Sayari Roy You already have them....this is our community garden...it's here for all to enjoy...I'm just the caregiver... :) :) :)
fragrance?
Hello Maria Happy growing to u. The was an orchid show in south Florida I got a small haul but I might have gone a lil crazy and bought a orchid on impulse now I'm stuck trying to figure out how to care for it. It's called a den. Wassellii if you can help me I would be so happy it bare roots at the moment
Mexican Korean Orchid Fishing Lover I don't know much about this orchid but there are some information on the web, although some information is a little bit conflicting...but one thing that is often mentioned is that if it does not get it's required care it is difficult or impossible to bloom. I have attached a link that I found useful that is a forum where growers give information on how they grow them and how they get them to bloom. One important thing to buying orchids is making sure we research them before we purchase them...that can save us money, time, effort and frustration...I can speak firsthand because I've lost many orchids because I made a last second, heart lead purchase without any knowledge of its care. I wish you success on your purchase and I hope the link helps...PS this orchid has been reclassified a time or two so I am not sure what they are calling it now... www.botanicaltd.com/images/culture%20information/dockrillia-culture-information.htm
MY Orchid Adventures Thank you so much and I will try to stop my impulse buying as always Happy growing and once again Thank you for the help
speechless! what a beautiful gram!
géraldine Corbel Thank you so much! ...after losing so many buds, you can imagine the thrill of finding out that they can continue to produce multiple spikes! They are even more amazing than I first thought! :)
it will definitely be on my wish list! thanks for letting us discover so much beauties!
géraldine Corbel Thank you for joining me on my adventures and I do hope you get one soon...they are so worth having! :)
So many grammatophyllum here in the Philippines forest in diff. Variety especially grammatophyllum walliisi
Were you on the tv-show buying Alaska?
No...LOL!!! Is there someone that looked like me in one of their episodes?
I can’t remember which episode that was, but that woman looked just like! She had the same hair aswell
i need to learn too just got 2 one spotted one yellow
Ken f WELL A HUMONGA DUNGA CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER!!!! I AM SO HAPPY THAT YOU HAVE SOME OF THESE AMAZING ORCHIDS!!! YOU WON'T REGRET IT! ENJOY AND HAPPY GROWING MY DEAR! :)
Our grammatopyllum is in different species, Gramma wallisi the rare one
how don't her orchids get stolen, Its thousands of dollars worth of orchids just sitting there off the road
LOL!!! RIGHT!!!! I don't know how they don't get stolen...I am just so happy that they haven't. I think I would cry an endless river if they were to. I AM HOPING THAT DAY NEVER COMES! One day I will have a green house where I can keep them better maintained.
Oh, the way you grow it is very nice, the natural way.
Hi at the Redland international orchid festival was a huge one. I have a picture.
Caridad Balseiro YAAAAAAAY YOU GOT TO GO TO REDLANDS!!! You must share with me what orchid treasures did you come home with... and you should share the pic on my facebook so I can enjoy them with you! LOL! I didn't go this year...but next year I do want to make it a point that I go. I'm hoping you had a blast and got a chance to cross everything off your wishlist (impossible task...LOL!) HAPPY GROWING! :)
Yes! Saw lot of those at Redland and at very reasonable price too. Could not pick one up due to limited space:(.
i was able to buy 3 last month at my local home depot.
Hye maria, I would like to see an update video on your grammatophyllum after a year.
One of them did not survive the winter and the other one is in recovery mode. It has some new growths coming up so I have my fingers crossed that it will give us some blooms this year. I hope.
plz use a net pot. you will be happy, as i done.
Bentota Tours Sri Lanka AWESOME!!! ...and yes I will try it for both of them....I do have to repot them very soon, they look like they are about to burst through their pots! YIKES! Thanks for the suggestion! :) HAPPY GROWING! :)