Grammatophyllum speciosum

[@donaldghtan]

Dear Abd Rahim, Many thanks for dropping by. I guess you are located in Malaysia too? No problem if you do. You see, this giant of a species is usually found growing on large branches on very tall trees and usually they overhangs above a stream or river. My many years of observation is that they grows new plant shoots after the flowering season. (also depending on where your Gramms come from) and flowers usually on the dryer months. We must know and record its rhythm precisely. To be continued.

[@abdrahimismail9637]

Thanks a lot Donald for your kind tips. Yes, i am in KL. I got the plants from my relative in Gua Musang. They are growing quite well. I believe i also make a mistake of putting them in an area where morning and afternoon sun shines on them continuously. Will get the Guano fertilizer when i am back to Kelantan. Again thanks for sharing the info, really appreciated. Regards

[@donaldghtan]

Thanks for dropping by Markus. Happy New Year.

[@Stephenveritas8]

I am new to Orchids and dont grow any myself. I was surprised to see two in Singapore in Gardens by the Bay and one along Orchard Road. I am looking out for the rest. Thank you for the video.

[@abdrahimismail9637]

Dear Donald, Thanks for your tips. Three of my tiger orchid plant are flowering now! I used the bat guano as recommended by you. Thanks again.

[@donaldghtan]

abd rahim ismail thanks for dropping by and glad your Grammy bloomed. Guano have always worked because it is a nature's gift for plants. Have wondered why the leaves of wild orchids are always covered with bird droppings too. Haha. Cheers

[@donaldghtan]

Dear M pic, yes, in the wild, they propagate that way. They will be as large as their parents. Cheers

[@donaldghtan]

@CutestPerson It is a sympodial epiphytes with very vague pseudobulbs and new growth always arises from a basal bud.

[@docmarkus123]

wow absolutely awesome plant!

[@donaldghtan]

continued.....Start adding gradually (only) organic fertilisers such as bat guano the moment new shoots of plants appear. This would be until 3 months and wait for the dryer months where, if you are lucky, flower spikes may appear. It worked for me. All 4 matured plants produced 16 spikes each and each have 39 buds! (4x16=64x39=2496 flowers! Regards

[@abdrahimismail9637]

I have six of this plant. Appreciate it if you can kindly share some tips of making them start flowering. What kind of fertilizer is recommendend? Thanks and regards

[@donaldghtan]

@helike13 Where are you based? Here in Malaysia?

[@helike13]

Where to obtain seeds for flasking?

[@yolandabernal5445]

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[@angelahelenos8137]

I need fruits for in vitro multiplication, can provide me ?

[@donaldghtan]

+Angela Helenos Thank you for dropping by. I believe we need to make proper documentation for the export and your import permits such as CITES and Phyto. How can we help?

[@helike13]

No. Here in Hungary.

[@yolandabernal5445]

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