This orchid plant has thick, leathery, green leaves and gets large fragrant flower clusters of small white and violet-purple flowers in autumn and winter. It grows from pseudobulbs that have long, fleshy dangling roots. After the orchid blooms, it needs a rest period with little watering over the rest of the winter.

Rhynchostylis gigantea ‘spots’ like very bright indirect lightVery few houseplants should be placed in direct sun. High light refers only to bright indirect light since direct sun often burns the leaves of indoor houseplants. An area that is too hot and dry encourages Spider Mites and causes blooms to quickly fade. A northern exposure really doesn't provide enough light for high light plants. These plants need to be placed directly in front of an east-facing window, within 1-3 feet of a west-facing window, and within 5 ft. of a south facing window. A high light area has over 300 ft. candles of light. but NO direct sun. Leaves turn dark green when there is not enough light. It does not grow in soil but in a hanging wooden slat basket or in a heavy pot filled with coarse bark that has drip holes in the bottom. Water and fertilize when actively growing in spring and fall. Always dilute the plant food to 1/2 the recommended strength. Reduce watering and stop feeding the plant in the winter. This orchid needs high humidity. Placing the orchid on a pebble tray filled with water increases the humidity if your home is dry. Provide good air circulation around the plant. Don’t rush to re-pot, wait until the orchid is root bound. Repot in early spring after buds and flowers are no longer present. Good Luck! Beautiful Orchid Plant!