In 1833. Described by John Lindlet, thus epiphyte grow in hot, humid low-altitude forests.
Suspended from tree branches by large roots,
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About
Rhynchostylis differs from Vandas by the one-lobed lip. Rhynchostylis are also commonly called Foxtail Orchids because of their long thin densely packed inflorescences that get up to 37 cm with sweetly fragrant blooms. The inflorescences appear in autumn and winter. Due to the wide distribution of Rhynchostylis gigantea there is a range of different clones: flowers vary slightly in shape and colour (from white to dark red, with spotted forms).
Growing-Character
Rhynchostylis is monopodial-type; Orchids are growing always grows vertically. Bud that on apex will sprout leaves alternately, growth continues while old leaves and stem will die. Roots and leaves sprout alternately from below to upward. Bud completely healthy will sprout new plant.
Growing-Environment
Rhynchostylis orchids grow naturally in warm, moist, Shaded tropical areas. It's tolerant of a wider range of light conditions than other. Hobbyists wanting to grow them will need a warm, humid growing environment with air movement. Their unusually fragrant blooms often appear in the slightly cooler Winter months.
Despite being in the Vanda Tribe, they are very different from Vandas. It is They grow more slowly, their roots are more fragile, and almost any direct sun will harm them. However, they are typically grown with no potting mix on slat baskets or mounted just like Vandas.
Roots
Aerial roots; Most
orchids grow on trees. Large Root which acts to store water to feed itself. Resistant to drought very well. If be grown in potting. Roots attaches potting for stem stable. If the orchid is completely healthy ,Root will branching away.
Rhynchostylis gigantea (Lindl.) Ridl
Rhynchostylis gigantea was discovered in Burma (Myanmar) by Wallich.
In 1833. Lindley described as Saccolabium giganteum.
In 1896 Its was transferred to Rhynchostylis by Ridley.
Today, there was pollen-cross. Until its have varietal names applied to different color and forms.
Blooming
Rhynchostylis gigantea blooms in January to February.
Distribution
Rhynchostylis widespread in Hainan, Andaman Islands, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, Borneo, Philippines
