Scaphyglottis gigantea

Also known as: The Large Scaphyglottis in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Panama Provincia de Puntarenas - Costa Rica

General Information

The Large Scaphyglottis is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Panama and Costa Rica. The name refers to the plant and flowers size.

Plant Description

Grows to 45-100cm. Each new growth has numerous leathery lance shaped leaves that grow to 0.3-17cm long. Pseudobulbs grow to 0.2-40cm

Flowers

Numerous long lasting blossoms appear

Substrate(s)

• Coarse

Climate

Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 0mm to 170mm per day, heaviest in September and lightest in January. Humidity ranges from 66% to 83%, highest in June and lowest in January. Temperature ranges from 11C to 23C, highest in March (12C to 23C) and lowest in January (11C to 19C).

Watering

Keep moisture levels up during hot weather as the plant is prone to dehydration

Fertiliser

dormant-medium-demand-orchid Be sure to flush out excess fertiliser by running water through the media regularly year round. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.

Potting

Due to the growth nature of these plants they are best mounted onto cork, tree fern slabs, or even trees if the climate suits. Water regularly especially in hot weather.

This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots This plant does well mounted. Repotting is best done annually.