Scientific Name
Grammatophyllum scriptum (L.) Blume
Synonym(s)
Epidendrum scriptum, Cymbidium scriptum, Epidendrum papilionaceum, Gabertia scripta, Grammatophyllum boweri, Grammatophyllum celebicum, Grammatophyllum leopardinum, Grammatophyllum seegerianum, Vanda scripta
Common Name(s)
Bell Orchid, Written Grammatophyllum
Scientific Classification
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Cymbidieae
Subtribe: Cymbidiinae
Genus: Grammatophyllum
Origin
Grammatophyllum scriptum is native to low-lying coastal areas of Southeast Asia.
Flower
Color: Green with dark brown
Bloom Time: Summer
Description
Grammatophyllum scriptum is a well-known orchid with pseudobulbs from which originate 3 to 4 stout, up to 3.3 feet (1 m) long leaves.
The flowers are generally 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) across, green with dark brown markings, and borne in racemes of up to 150 blooms.
How to Grow and Care for Grammatophyllum scriptum
Grammatophyllums grow well in moderate light intensity. The morning sun is best until about noon. Observing leaf structure can be your best guide to the light conditions for which a type is particularly suited. Lime-green foliage indicates proper light. Dark green foliage, while very attractive, is not conducive to the plant reaching its full blooming potential. Yellow-colored foliage indicates too much light. In very mild climates, most members of this can be grown outdoors, with protection from the hot summer sun and the colder nights of winter.
The ideal annual temperature range for most members of the genus Grammatophyllum is 75 to 85 °F (24 to 30 °C) during the day and 55 to 60 °F (13 to 16 °C) at night. Plants will tolerate temperatures of 45 °F (10 °C) and up to 100 °F (38 °C) for short periods. Air circulation and humidity must be increased at higher temperatures to prevent damage.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Grammatophyllum.
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