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Grammatophyllum stapeliiflorum J.J.Sm.
- Common Name:
- Family: Orchidaceae Juss.
- Country of Origin: Malaysia, Philippines to New Guinea
- Habitat: epiphytic in rainforest
- Culture: epiphytic in rainforest, warm to hot grower, bright light, allow to dry between waterings in winter.
Orchids Wiki States:
These plants are usually rare in cultivation due to their spacial requirements. Plants require direct sunlight and intermediate to warm temperatures. Keep in temperatures of 75° to 85°F in the day and 55°-6O°F in the night. Plants can tolerate temperatures up to 100°F and as low as 45°F. Plants need to be heavily fertilized during growing season. Pot in sphagnum moss or medium fir bark. Mix should be well drained. Keep area well ventilated. Water frequently in spring to early fall during growth period, but do not keep mix wet and damp. In the winter reduce watering and water when potting media is dried.
Restrictions:- CITES Appendix II Listed Plant
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Accession Data:- Accession # 201000144
- Source: Birds Botanicals
- Accession Date: 10-14-2010
- Bench: 3207 - Holding Room - North Bench
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 01-22-2013
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- SubClass: monocots
- Order: Asparagales
- SubOrder:
- Family: Orchidaceae
- SubFamily: Epidendroideae
- Tribe: Cymbidieae
- SubTribe: Cyrtopodiinae
References:
- Orchids Wiki
- Int'l Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
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