Rhynchostylis gigantea white

$45.00

Rhynchostylis gigantea white is a wonderful addition to a warm greenhouse, grow tent or even under strong lights. Rhynchostylis gigantea usually flowers in December through February with a beautiful spray or multiple spays of flowers. The scent is strong and rather spicy. We water ours daily but allow the roots and media to dry out. The roots tend to be brittle so soaking in water may help before repotting. The plants are currently anchored in small plastic baskets.

The plants offered in late 2022 are medium, blooming size plants, Many have emerging flower spikes in December 2022.

3 in stock

Description

Rhynchostylis gigantea white

Type: Epiphyte orchid

Grow: in hanging plastic pots or wooden baskets. If potted, make sure orchid bark media drains well.

Temperature range: Intermediate to warm

Light level: Medium to high, although there are reports of growing them in lower light conditions

Comments: Rhynchostylis gigantea produce a spray of inch flowers up to a foot long , depending on growing conditions and the the plants parentage. Flowers have a unique spicy fragrance. The flowers are pure white.