I was looking thru some of the old threads and noticed that no one had replied to your question. While I do not grow giganteum I have grown spicatum for a number of years. I certainly do not profess to be any kind of expert (someone you call in at the last minute to help share the blame) on Arpophyllum culture. There really isn't that much difference in the culture between the two. Basically, both will bloom and thrive with usual Cattleya conditions. So, if you are growing Cattleyas I would just pot it in the same mix you use for them and set in your growing area with your Catts. I do believe that the spicatum likes perhaps a little more light than the Catts but it grows at a much higher altitude than giganteum so it will also grow well from intermediate/warm conditions to cool. I would keep the giganteum out of the cool and grow it intermediate to warm. Water and fertilize as you would your Catts. Your giganteum will bloom from winter thru spring while spicatum flowers only in the spring. Good luck!
Jerry
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