Overview
Vanda furva is a columnar upright conservatory greenhouse in the genus Vanda, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Vanda furva grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Vanda furva, commonly known as the cowslip-scented orchid, is a medium to large-sized evergreen tropical epiphytic orchid from the Orchidaceae family. It features a columnar upright habit with strap-like leaves extending from the main stem and a robust root system that hangs down. This cultivar produces clusters of up to eight large, waxy, rounded flowers from the leaf axils and main stem throughout the year. Suited to conservatories and greenhouses, it thrives in moist but well-drained loam soil with neutral pH, bright indirect light, and sheltered conditions, preferring full sun to partial shade.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Vanda
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Vanda furva size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Conservatory, Greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Vanda furva
- Propagation
- Division, Seed
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to scale insect and mealybugs. Thrips can cause damage on flowers and developing flower buds.
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free. Poor air movement may cause bacterial of fungal rots. Good hygiene practice and sterilising cutting tools prevent the spread of virus diseases.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Vanda furva?
Vanda furva prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Vanda furva need?
Vanda furva grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Vanda furva hardy in the UK?
Vanda furva has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Vanda furva?
Division, Seed.
More in the Vanda genus
- Vanda ampullacea
- Vanda falcata
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- Vanda Guo Chia Long gx
- Vanda Janet Kanealii gx 'George Ing'
- Vanda Madame Dinger gx 'Elizabeth'
- Vanda Motes Mojave gx 'Mary Motes'
- Vanda Rothschildiana gx 'Cedar'