Orchidaceae
Orchid
Cynorkis gigas
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Genus
- Cynorkis
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Common names
By language (1)
- English
- Orchid
Synonyms
- Cynorkis grandiflora var. albata Ridl.
Flowers
- In flower
- January to February (from 5 flowering iNaturalist observations worldwide)
Plant problems
Orchid buds falling off before opening: causes and fixesOrchid buds dropping unopened usually signal bud blast. Check drafts, watering, light and nearby fruit to help protect the remaining buds.
Orchid leaves wrinkled and limp: causes and fixesWrinkled, limp orchid leaves usually signal dehydration. Check roots to tell underwatering from root damage, then adjust watering or repot.
Orchid bottom leaves turning yellow: causes and fixesA yellow bottom orchid leaf often means normal aging. Learn when to leave it alone and when to check watering, roots, and potting mix.
Orchid roots turning brown and mushy: causes and fixesBrown, mushy orchid roots usually signal rot. Learn what to trim and how to repot. ([hgic.clemson.edu](https://hgic.clemson.edu/repotting-your-orchid/))
Photos

Photo: voyage-madagascar.org from Antananarivo, Madagascar, CC BY 2.0, from Wikimedia Commons 
Photo: voyage-madagascar.org from Antananarivo, Madagascar, CC BY 2.0, from Wikimedia Commons 
Photo: voyage-madagascar.org from Antananarivo, Madagascar, CC BY 2.0, from Wikimedia Commons 
Photo: voyage-madagascar.org from Antananarivo, Madagascar, CC BY 2.0, from Wikimedia Commons
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Sources: classification, synonyms from World Flora Online Plant List (2026-06, CC0 1.0); common names, popularity from Wikidata (2026-10-26, CC0 1.0). About our plant data.