Grammatophylum speciosum var flava

[Jmbaum]

Wow time does fly!!! It has taken to the bowl very nicely.

[PuiPuiMolcar]

It became a mini palmtree-orchid.

[DirtyCoconuts]

so as i learn more and more about this massive beast, i learned that they create the root nest as a sign of maturation, sooooo....this is exciting for me!

Untitled by J Solo, on Flickr


an online friend told me that i am probably 2 years from flowers but that is okay with me!!


standard beer can for reference

Untitled by J Solo, on Flickr

[Roberta]

That is a VERY happy plant.

[Jeff214]

wow!! impressive plant already!

[RJSquirrel]

you sir have chosen a daunting task..

[smweaver]

That's a magnificent plant. And I did laugh at the comment that it's still approximately two years from blooming.

[Keysguy]

Another couple of years and you're going to need a fork lift to move that thing!

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by Keysguy

Another couple of years and you're going to need a fork lift to move that thing!

I suspect that plant isn't going anywhere. It seems quite happy in its current location. DC, you chose its site and container well!

[DirtyCoconuts]

Originally Posted by smweaver

That's a magnificent plant. And I did laugh at the comment that it's still approximately two years from blooming.

that's no joke either...in a lot of places it only blooms once every two years because of the sheer amount of energy it requires. I HOPE that means that when it does come it is worth the wait.

truthfully, if it never blooms but continues to be this vigorous and beautiful, i'll not complain once