Orchid - Vanda luzonica

Orchid - Vanda -The Luzon

                                          ID#663

 

Vanda plants are generally large monopodial, usually with stout short leafy stems. The leaves characteristically have erose, unevenly cut tips.

Native to the Philippines, known as “The Luzon” (Island in Phil.) The large white flowers have a few purple spots and a diffuse rose border. The petals are strongly clawed. It is one of the largest species of the genus.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: medium PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: filtered light, bright. WATER: moist well, drained, daily high humidity 60-70 %, lots of air circulation. SOIL: Pot in coarse chunks of fir or redwood bark and/or hardwood charcoal Most commonly grown in baskets.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: Large white with purple spots & rose lip. Spring bloomer FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: leaves. have unevenly cut tips.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Five plants received in 2” plastic pots with coconut fiber threads only. -Mounted plants on wood trellis A, cover with only the coconut fibers. -They may need more water than I have provided, will observe roots. -3/25/13 removed from mount and placed in 4”” plastic basket with coconut fiber and large Orchiata mix. -Jan. 2014: 5 plants growing slow but well in individual baskets, (3) 4” wood basket, (2) 4” plastic basket. Water daily except when rainy and cloudy. -Jan: 2016: (1) (2” aircone with moss) tiny plant developing roots. -Feb. 2017: (1) 4” wood basket, still tiny but alive.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

April 2012

Additional Information. Purchased from: www.oakhillgardens.com

As received, 11/2011

Flower SAMPLE photo

February 2017