Remember that huge tiger orchid (ahem, Grammatophyllum speciosum) that was taking over the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in 2008? It's still there, and our inside sources tell us that, despite this type of plant rarely blooming in captivity, it has gained a gorgeous 100 pounds! That puts it at around 300 pounds, and with a current diameter of 12 feet (the stems can reach 15 feet in length).
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden's Giant Orchid Has Gained 100 Pounds!
Giant Orchid Blooms at the BBG
Seems everyone is talking about the Grammatophyllum speciosum (aka: the tiger orchid) growing and blooming at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Originally purchased 10 years ago at auction by the garden's orchid curator, David Horak, the plant rarely blooms in captivity. On top of the recent blooms (which should be around for another week or two), it's now up to 12 feet in diameter and weighs in at around 200 pounds.
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