Pakkret Leo Saber

Description

🛠️ Handling and Repotting

Due to their size, Grammatophyllum orchids need careful handling:

• Container Choice: Use very large, sturdy pots or wooden baskets

• Mounting Option: Can also be mounted on large trees or slabs for natural growth

• Repotting Frequency: Every 3–4 years or when the plant has outgrown the container

• Medium: Coarse orchid mix (bark, charcoal, coconut husk, perlite); excellent drainage is essential

• Handling Tip: Be gentle with roots and pseudobulbs; their large size makes them prone to breakage during transport

🌱 Care Guide

☀️ Light:

• Bright, indirect light (50–70% shade)

• Can tolerate some direct morning sun

• Avoid harsh midday sun which can scorch the leaves

💧 Water:

• Water thoroughly when the medium is almost dry

• During growing season (spring to summer): keep slightly moist

• Reduce watering in winter

• Ensure excellent drainage; avoid soggy conditions

💨 Humidity:

• Prefers 50–70% humidity

• Increase humidity with trays or misting in dry environments

🌡️ Temperature:

• Day: 25–32°C (77–90°F)

• Night: 18–22°C (64–72°F)

• Can tolerate warm climates but protect from frost

🌸 Feeding:

• Use balanced orchid fertilizer (20-20-20) every 2–3 weeks during active growth

• Dilute fertilizer to half-strength

• Reduce feeding during dormant months

✂️ Pruning:

• Remove spent flower spikes once they brown and dry

• Trim dead or damaged leaves and pseudobulbs

⚠️ Common Issues

📌 Tips:

• Grammatophyllum orchids are not for beginners—they require space, patience, and care.

• Ideal for outdoor growing in tropical climates or greenhouses.

• When mature, they can become showstoppers at orchid shows or gardens.