Orchid-Vasco. Fine Wine 'Carmela’


                                      ID#928

 

Vascostylis: Vanda x Ascocentrum x Rhynchostylis

Abbreviated =Vasco.


Vandas are large plants that require full sun. Ascocentrum are smaller and need a little less sun.

Hybrids usually present a more durable plant, a great choice for beginner orchid growers.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: large PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: medium 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: Red wine, slight fragrance FRUIT AND SEED: N/A KEY FEATURES: Very heavy substance abd shiny texture. Keep roots moist and fertilize frequently during growing season. Because of the Rhynchostylis component, this plant may tolerate less light than a typical vanda plant.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Plant arrived from Hawaii in 3” plastic basket with some orchiata mix.( 2 yrs. to blooming size). Jan. 2016: (1) 4” woodbasket. Water daily unless cloudy/rainy Feb. 2017: (1)WB 4” DEAD September 2019
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

February 11, 2015

Feb. 2015

Waiting for blooms!

Additional Information: www.carmelaorchids.net

Carmela orchids Inc.  Phone (808) 963-6189    P.O. Box 277, Hakalau, Hawaii 96710

February 2017