phal. gigantea

[jkofferdahl]

Originally Posted by Kath

I measured it this morning. The pot is 9cm across, and the leaves are 15 cms from tip to tip. There doesn't seem to be much root formation. Will that come on it's own naturally? If it's happy, and grows, it might give me roots as well. There's nothing like TLC!

It's just a baby! I've seen adult giganteas with leaves close to 15 cm WIDE! Yes, keep it happy, properly watered and fertilized, and it'll grow good roots, which, as far as I'm concerned, are the key to the plant as a whole. I look forward to when you're able to post pics of your flowers from this plant!

[Weebl]

I noticed with Phalaenopsis species in general, they do not like cultural conditions to change, so when you water try to put the plant back where it was with the same orientation or it may continually stall. Once it gets some size, a leafspan of around 30cm give it more light. I have two growing in cattleya light levels with leafspans of around 45cm and still no flowering yet! I have less than ideal night temps though, dropping into the 50s here in winter. Definately keep the crown dry!

[camille1585]

Weebl, what's the plant in your avatar? It looks really nice!

Sorry for the thread hijack!

[Kath]

Thanks for the suggestions for my phal. I am waiting for a veranda with better lighting, which should be up and runnung in January. I just hope it'll keep happy until then. I'll try and do as you suggest. It's on a window ledge with lots of light

[Weebl]

Originally Posted by camille1585

Weebl, what's the plant in your avatar? It looks really nice!

Sorry for the thread hijack!

Phalaenopsis taenialis, a real beautiful miniature!