Grammatophyllum scriptum var Citrinum - Orchid Board

Sharlie · #1 08-06-2008, 09:56 AM

Wanted to see if anyone had some info or possibly steer me in the right direction to get some care info on Grammatophyllum scriptum var Citrinum? I am picking up a biggie next week.

Any tips in keeping this one happy?

Thanks!

Swamper · #2 08-06-2008, 10:19 AM

I dont know but in the meantime you could try this..

Grammatophyllum Care Instructions

Sharlie · #3 08-06-2008, 10:28 AM

Thanks Swamper!
Everything I have read is differ from the article just before...seems like no one agrees how to raise this one....lol

cb977 · #4 08-06-2008, 10:43 AM

Hi Sharlie

Mine is in very bright light, mounted and hanging in a large basket from a pole at the very top of the screen room by the pool.

It has put out 3 or 4 new growths since last year but hasn't bloomed again yet

We're checking constantly for spikes now

Here's a link to last year's and the thumbnail shows it today:
Gramm scriptum 'Citrinum'

Gin · #5 08-06-2008, 11:13 AM

Mine is in a big basket in Spag. moss , bright light some direct . It always loses a few leaves in the fall at that time I reduce the water not dry dry tho . It bloomed last year and is in spike now .
Watch it for mites they seem to grow their own .. Gin

Swamper · #6 08-06-2008, 11:57 AM

I love your pool Susanne. Are your vandas semi terete? If not do they like that much light? They look as happy as I'd be.

cb977 · #7 08-06-2008, 12:39 PM

Some are, some aren't...if they start looking stressed, I move them inside the room. There's a pole hung about a foot below the ceiling in the room, right behind the large screened area in this pic:

(Sorry for the hijack, Sharlie

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isurus79 · #8 08-06-2008, 02:34 PM

Gramm scriptum var citrinum Here's my post of what you have to look forward to. This one is still in bloom and looks great! The only major tip for you is that these plants like it BRIGHT! This is one of the few orchids that will appreciate lots of direct sunlight! Good luck!

Sharlie · #9 06-02-2009, 10:23 AM

I haven't been on for a while and looked up my old posts. I am glad I did so. I love that basket you are growing yours in.. I have mine totally removed and just sitting on a teak bench... and it is doing awesome.. I am afraid to plant it..lol. It was loosing all its leaves due to bad potting bark and whatever else was thrown in there. It was a mess but now has 3 new growths. I will definitely need to find a fancy basket like yours. I have mine in the pool screen patio area...so it is getting some nice sun.
Thanks for everyone input. I truly appreciate it.