Cyrtopodium gigas is a large, epiphytic or terrestrial orchid native to Brazil, known for its robust pseudobulbs and impressive flower spikes.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light, similar to what it would receive under a forest canopy. Avoid direct, harsh sunlight.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow potting medium to dry slightly between waterings during growth, reduce in winter.
Well-draining Orchid Mix
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in intermediate temperatures, between 18-24°C during the day and 13-18°C at night. Avoid extreme fluctuations.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer during the growing season, reducing to none in winter.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water generously when the potting medium is nearly dry, typically once or twice a week during active growth.
Reduce watering significantly during the dormant period in winter, allowing the pseudobulbs to slightly shrivel before resuming minimal moisture. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Remove spent flower spikes at the base once blooming has finished. Cut away any yellow, brown, or damaged leaves or pseudobulbs as needed to maintain plant health and aesthetics.
Sterilize pruning tools to prevent disease transmission. No significant structural pruning is typically required.
Propagation is primarily achieved through division of mature pseudobulbs. When the plant becomes overcrowded, carefully divide it into sections, ensuring each division has several healthy pseudobulbs and roots.
Replant the divisions in appropriate orchid mix and water sparingly until established.
Repot every two to three years, or when the potting medium has degraded or the plant outgrows its container. Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as bark chips and perlite.
Repot after flowering, ideally when new root growth is visible. Ensure the new pot allows for adequate air circulation.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Cyrtopodium Gigas (Cyrtopodium gigas) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Cyrtopodium |
| Species | Cyrtopodium gigas |
Similar in genus Cyrtopodium
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