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Recently, Tiger Orchids largest orchid species bloom at the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI), Palode.
About Tiger Orchids
- The orchid variety, native to South East Asia, is in bloom at the Palode institute. Grammatophyllum speciosum, popular as the ‘Tiger Orchid,’ is the largest orchid species in the world.
Photo: Special Arrangement (TH) - They are so called because of their splendid flowers which sport striking brown spots against a yellow backdrop, bringing to mind tigers.
- This species is native to Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar and Laos.
- Flowering starts in June and lasts till August. This three-month period is also a time when orchid lovers flock to the institute to have a peek.
- After 8-12 years of growth, Grammatophyllum speciosum produces flowers in alternate years in its natural habitat.
Source: TH
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