How do you get a Grammatophyllum to flower

[lambelkip]

Nancy, the growths that lead to inflorescences seem to stick around for me. I heard that Kiilani might be a hybrid. any idea what it was hybridized with?

[Stasisgate]

Originally Posted by nancy

When I got Gramm. scriptum a few years ago, the best advice I got was to grow it in full sun, water every day and fertilize every week. It works.
It blooms reliably every June and is now too big to take anywhere to show off!
Cheers - Nancy

I am going to try this and hope it works!

[Gin]

I have a large scriptum it blooms from the base of the newest bulb the bulb hangs around a long time . I grow it like Nancy .
They are prone to mites causing damage to the leaves might be why they were cut off also the older leaves start looking worse for wear . Gin

[orchids3]

I believe Gram. as a rule also need to be warm. Understand just a little below 55 and they dont bloom.

[orchidislandinc]

i guys im a gram freak i have about 7 of them . trick is the love very bright light. im out in miami fl. an d i have themon tree trunks out in the yard. so maybe location is the problem? i wana help.

[orchidislandinc]

you kiilani is a degeneration of a clone but i don think the cross was made ublic by whoever made it

[Psyched]

Grams like lots of humidity, high temperature, good airflow and very bright lights, thus growing in subtropical climate a bit difficult. Maybe best to put water plate under the pot to increase moisture around the plant.

These days, they have a compact grams that can bloom reliably. Mine usually bloom 4 flowers per spike but the biggest bulb is giving me 11 flowers. Not as showy as its giant relative but it'll do in giving consistent flowers.

Giant grams takes a looong while to develop and establish (sometimes 3 years or more). Maybe they cut the leaves to reduce evaporation.

[Bolero]

Interesting plants to grow! Light seems to be an important factor and I will keep that in mind for the future.

Let us all know how you go with getting them to flower guys!

[lambelkip]

Originally Posted by Psyched

Giant grams takes a looong while to develop and establish (sometimes 3 years or more).

3 years is not a long while. Most orchids, even the fast growing commercial clones, take at least that long. I have a Paph that's 9 years old and has never bloomed, and some Phals can take 15 years or more.

[caoquendo]

Nancy's got the winning tip I think. I do exactly what shees said above with my Gramm. Full sun, water every day and fertilize every week. It will enter your house in no time..! hahahaha. No, seriously, it works! And I live in Puerto Rico and yes, is truly hot in here..!