How To Look After Ground Orchids. Ground orchids require less efforts and care as compared to other types of orchids. Orchid blooms will last longer if you can provide a mild warm and somewhat humid environment.
Generally Rhynchostylis gigantea grows very well in our climate it requires a good amount of light about 50. In nature an orchid tries to grab onto the trees and shrubs around it this is why they grow that way. Moist soil doesnt mean soggy or waterlogged and drainage is a must for healthy growth.
If you chose to leave your plant outside during the warmer months be mindful that direct sun exposure may burn the leaves.
There are three main ways that orchids grow. Water the plant thoroughly then allow the surface and top layer of the planting media to dry out before you water it again. Its not a difficult plant to look after but its not an easy plant to flower in our tropical climate. Ground-growing orchids are called terrestrial orchids.