Grammatophyllum spike or just a young shoot

[cb977]

Originally Posted by frostedeyes

WAHHHH!!!! no flowers!

You'll get loads of flowers when all those beautiful new growths spike...patience is key

You're doing a great job with this one

[frostedeyes]

alright i guess no flowers for next year! anyway.. i dont know i think they are the best for beginners. i believe they are the toughest i mean look at the size! i think fungi or any insects would freak out with this enormous size! lol! i just use clay pot filled a layer of orchid rocks and charcoal and then some around the sides to give the plant support, after that just water everyday. and if a nest of roots come out ill add chicken poop (dry one)! hahaha!

[frostedeyes]

but i ask the girl coz her gramms are all in bloom she told me not to water it everyday. mist it once a week! i still dont know the connection! anyway im using the blossom booster.... hmmm last week i saw a gramm martae- so stupid i didnt bought it... its around 3 dollars i think. 3-4 bulbs and their pretty big!

[cb977]

Gramm scriptum is actually susceptible to spider mites...keep an eye on it.

I have mine mounted, keep it in full sun and mist the roots every day.

[Psyched]

Originally Posted by frostedeyes

but i ask the girl coz her gramms are all in bloom she told me not to water it everyday. mist it once a week! i still dont know the connection! anyway im using the blossom booster.... hmmm last week i saw a gramm martae- so stupid i didnt bought it... its around 3 dollars i think. 3-4 bulbs and their pretty big!

$3!!! wow... I'm always astounded with orchid price in Philippines.

I once was offered 3 healthy long canes of arachnis orchid for under $2 somewhere on the road to Manila. If I weren't thinking about my traveling to other countries at that time or how much the airport can be a pain, I would have bought that.

[frostedeyes]

Yeah i really hate the customs in our airport they really enjoy harassing the travellers! Psy, tell me what orchids you like i might share it with you.