Grammatophyllum speciosum
Also called giant orchid, tiger orchid, sugar cane orchid, or queen of the orchids. It is listed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's tallest orchid, with specimens recorded up to 7.62 meters (25 ft) in height.
It is the largest orchid species in the world with specimens growing up to 2 tonnes and bearing up to 7,000 at a time! It is often grown as an ornamental orchid in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and large flowers. It is cultivated as an epiphyte, it flowers in January or July, but plants do not flower every year. It can also be cultivated in well-drained loose substrate as a terrestrial plant.
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