Rhynchostylis gigantea orchid

Rhynchostylis gigantea orchid
Synonym : Anota densiflora gigantea, Vanda densiflora
Native range : Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam, Philippines, China, Bangladesh, Borneo and Cambodia.
Skill for Culture : Experienced
Type of Culture : Warm grower
Described by : John Lindley
Described in : 1833
Type of Grow : Epiphytes ; Growing on clinging to branches of trees by large roots.
Growing Patterns : Monopodial; Orchids are growing always grows vertically.

Description
       Rhynchostylis gigantea grows in hot, low-altitude forests.


Rhynchostylis gigantea orchid
Flowers
       Many flowers carry by inflorescence, studded with purple or pink dots. flowers are very fragrant. This orchid flowers in winter.

Culture
       Cultivate in a hanging basket containing. The plant requires temperature which must never fall below 15 Celsius. Air humidity of more than 80 percent. Need bright light.--Not direct sun.