Orchid-Vanda Robert's Delight 'Klaipat'


                              
     ID#927
 
 

Vandas are native to Southeast Asia. Most varieties prefer bright light and warmth as well as a reasonable degree of humidity. These plants are known for their large flower size and vibrant colors.


‘Klaipat’ = Kasem’s Delight x Madam Rattana (mericlone)

HEIGHT X SPREAD: Medium size plant at maturity PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: moderate bright light, indirect. WATER: keep fairly moist, high humidity SOIL: open baskets. May use some loos bark to mantain humidity in summer months.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: Large Deep rose flowers flushed & marked dark red with a darker wine-black lip. Blooms 2x/year. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A KEY FEATURES: Keep roots moist and fertilize frequently during growing season.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Plant arrived from Hawaii in 3” plastic basket with some orchiata mix. Jan. 2016: (1) 4” woodbasket. Water daily unless cloudy/rainy Feb. 2017: (1) WB 4” July 2019: Plant dead due to not drying proberly between water and extreme hot weather (102F degrees).
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

February 11, 2015

Feb. 2015

Waiting for blooms!

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July 2019