Rhynchostylis gigantea alba

[smweaver]

They're beautiful, Roy, and the plant should put on a stunning display once it matures. How do you like the scent?

Steve

[Grandma M]

It's beautiful, especially being white. I think i need to try one of these. Does it get quite tall?

Marilyn

[rastafouni]

Originally Posted by Roy

Hopefully theses will flower come spring/summer.

Roy, don't be disappointed if they don't bloom this summer. In fact, you will get more chance this winter (december to february). Then, it will be high season for Rhynchostylis gigantea.

[Roy]

Originally Posted by rastafouni

Roy, don't be disappointed if they don't bloom this summer. In fact, you will get more chance this winter (december to february). Then, it will be high season for Rhynchostylis gigantea.

That will be our summer Philippe, we are in winter now.
The only thing is that my plants don't seen to recognise seasons any more. I have plants flowering 6 months out of what would be classed as Normal season and I have no idea why. Don't mind the flowers though.

[Roy]

Originally Posted by Grandma M

Does it get quite tall?

Marilyn

Marilyn, I definitely wouldn't be concerned about them getting too big. Maybe in 20 years of growing in great conditions would I worry about size.

[Roy]

Originally Posted by smweaver

How do you like the scent?

Steve

In a word...different. Not unpleasant though.

[Grandma M]

Roy, 20 years from now????????? I just had my 78th birthday. In 20 years it will not matter to me how tall it is. I think I will try one. Now to decide which color to buy.

Marilyn

[Roy]

Marilyn, I'm not sure how expensive they are over there but I would get one of each, Red, White & Spotted. Over here, depending on which nursery you go to is whether you pay too much or not. I would think around $30 would get you a good flowering size plant.
RF Orchids have the orange form for $49.95 blooming size.
Natts's has them listed at $20 - &30.
Smileys has a range at $45 - $55 blooming size.