We received a free orchid, (Grammatophyllum Scriptum) from Port St Lucie Orchid Society almost 3 years ago during a class discussing orchid division. Now the orchid is in full bloom with 2 long flower spikes and many amazing waxy, light greenish-yellow flowers that have a sweet fragrance. As of July 26 2021, the length of the flower spike was approximately 2′ 10″ and size of the flower was 1.5″.  Green petals and sepals of the flower have slightly dark strips from the base to tip. The flower lip is short with median lobe of the lip rectangular.  Two yellowish, round pollinia almost covered by light-green anther cap are solid, waxy and colorful.  Magnificent and beautiful!

This Grammatophyllum is first time blooming at our yard.  Unfortunately it does not bloom often like other orchids.  It only blooms every 2-4 years, and the bloom may last 1-3 months. We will see.

There are 13 species of Grammatophyllum. One of the specie is Grammatophyllum Speciosum, the largest orchid in the world, so called tiger orchid.

For more information: Grammatophyllum (aos.org)