Rhynchostylis gigantea Big Spots – XLarge, fragrant!

Rhynchostylis gigantea Big Spots are spiking

Rhynchostylis gigantea is sometimes called the foxtail orchid because of its long plumes of small flowers, which have a spicy fragrance. Although preferring a warm humid climate, it is tolerant of a wider range of light conditions than other Vandaceous orchids, and seems to grow well under less light than vandas and ascocendas. It can be grown in baskets, or in a pot with coarse bark mix. If growing in pots, repotting can be challenging because of the very stiff, thick roots. These orchids appreciate frequent watering but do not like to stay wet. The flowers come in a variety of colors; what we currently have available are quite large plants (blooming size) with either red, or spotted (magenta, purple on white) flowers. 

We are offer these extra large plants with big purple spots and some are in spike (Summer 2024). A very nice fragrant Fragrant Orchid to add to your collection.

You can grow it in a 4" basket, bare root if you have high humidity and water daily. You can also plant it in a 5" basket with moss or a clay pot with extra large New Zealand bark, this will keep moisture around the roots so you don't have to water every day.

Pot size: 4" basket or 5"-6" pot
Color(s): White with pink, purple big spots
Fragrant: Yes
Bloom: Blooming Size
Plant size: 18"-22" & 24"-28" Leaf span
Temperature: Intermediate to warm (50º–85ºF)
Light Level: Moderately bright, diffused light
Air circulation: Strong
Water: Keep moist and can dry out between watering
Fertilizer: Heavy feeder. Often 2 - 3 times a week
Bloom Season: Spring, Summer, Fall

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