gram.scriptium - Orchid Board

veekay · #1 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 10:18 PM

Hi,
here is the image of my gram.scriptium.
veekay

musicloveranthony · #2 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 10:39 PM

That's lovely flower display!

trdyl · #3 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 05:34 AM

These really put on a show when they bloom. How long is the spike?

RosieC · #4 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 07:50 AM

Wow, great spike!

veekay · #5 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by trdyl

These really put on a show when they bloom. How long is the spike?

Hi,
thanks for the post the spike may be around 3 feet.
veekay

tuvoc · #6 (**permalink**) 10-31-2009, 12:20 PM

Well Done!

Kim

mjf45322 · #7 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 03:10 PM

Hi I just bought one of these from hawaii. Its a big plant, but I was wondering if they must reach a certain size or # of bulbs before they bloom. What kind of potting mix do you use. Mine came in a almost 100 % potting soil mix. Do you grow yours in a greenhouse?.
How do you water in the winter ?
Mike

nancy · #8 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mjf45322

Hi I just bought one of these from hawaii. Its a big plant, but I was wondering if they must reach a certain size or # of bulbs before they bloom. What kind of potting mix do you use. Mine came in a almost 100 % potting soil mix. Do you grow yours in a greenhouse?.
How do you water in the winter ?
Mike

Hi Mike - I did a lot of research when I first got this plant. Consensus from successful growers: grow in full sun, water every day, feed every week.
That's what I do, it blooms every June without fail, and is a giant, honking monster that I kind of regret ever bringing home. Aspirations of world domination!
I grow it in a large cedar basket, with standard bark/charcoal mix.
Somebody had a behemoth at our show last June - I don't know how they got it here from Baton Rouge, it was well over 8' tall with the inflorescences. Impressive, yet frightening.
Cheers - Nancy

mjf45322 · #9 (**permalink**) 11-09-2009, 05:21 PM

So you water every day even in the winter.
I have a fogger and have let it get a good blast on sunny days as well as a watering every 3 days lightly.
Should I water and fertilize heavy every day.
Mike

nancy · #10 (**permalink**) 11-13-2009, 06:52 PM

Hi again - Yes, I do continue to water and fertilize in winter - with the caveat that I am in the deep south, and grow it in full sun, warm, year 'round. I suspect you would want to adjust your schedule if you are in a chillier area.
Just remember, it will try to take over!
Cheers - Nancy