Vanda Orchids: Ephemeral yet Exotic
The exotic and lovely Vanda orchids are breathtaking orchids that are relatively easy to grow. Their colors can be green, orange, blue, red, yellow, and some other variations. These orchids have the so-called “flower spikes” and each typically have eight to ten blooms.
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These blooms come from the base of the leaves. Vandas are great for flower arrangements since they last long and they even last for several weeks. Below are the growing elements to have fabulous looking Vandas.
Light. Your Vanda orchids need a lot of light and Vandas can stand full sun in the morning, as well as the late afternoon. Vandas are orchids that have to adapt to variations in light over a slow period but it is better to allow them to have full morning sunlight.
Water. The Vanda orchids require high humidity during day hours when it is sunny but they need misting at least once or twice a day. When it is so hot, eighty percent humidity is good for these beauties. If it is cloudy for ongoing days, or if you have to repot, cut back on watering otherwise, you need to make sure you do not water in the late day.
Fertilizers. Vandas are so-called “heavy” feeders because the Vanda orchids are in a constant growing phase and these plants use up their nutrients quickly. You need to feed the Vandas one day a week during the strong growth spurts. If your portion out the fertilizer correctly, there is no reason you cannot fertilize weekly using a weaker, diluted solution. With these orchids, you do not use a high nitrogen content fertilizer.
Potting. When growing the Vanda orchids, from seedling you would use a three-inch pot. Their orchid mix can be a mix of charcoal and fern fiber. Vandas grow fast and with good light (shaded when seedlings), proper watering, and fertilizing you should have gorgeous orchids in no time.
If you ever need to repot because of a problem, the best time to repot is late spring, early summer. However, you can still report Vanda orchids anytime if needed but make sure that the Vandas are not disturbed. When you put them in a pot, make sure that you do not tight-pack the medium. Vandas like a lot of free space surrounding them and this allows for air circulation to the roots.
Temperature. Agreeable temperatures for these exotic Vanda orchids are sixty-five degrees F or higher in the day. At night, nothing below fifty-five degrees F is preferred. A dip of temperature for a short time may be tolerable but never experiment dipping the temperature for a long time.
The Vanda orchids are truly one of the most beautiful orchids in existence. They can grow thirty-six to forty-eight inches in height. Out in nature, these orchids grow on tree trunks and they tend to hang. This is what makes the Vandas good hanging plants. The flowers are usually about five inches in size. These blooms may last for at least thirty days if your Vanda is healthy.
There are over seventy species of the Vanda orchids. The name Vanda comes from Sanskrit, the Indian language. With proper care, a little TLC, and some patience, these exquisite orchids will show results that are well worth the effort.