With 'striping' in leaves, it could be a Rhynchostylis gigantea, or possibly a hybrid with Rhy. gigantea as a parent.
If leaves are thick and fleshy, it is likely the species. If leaves are more Vanda like, it is a hybrid.
From second look at photos:
The thickness of the root supports the Rhy. gigantea guess.
The flower spike does not look like Rhy. gigantea. Possibly a primary hybrid with Aerides on the other side.
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Last edited by Fairorchids; 12-11-2019 at 04:20 PM..
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