About

A rare, cool-growing epiphytic Vanda from the eastern Himalaya, bearing short racemes of 2�3 small, waxy, fragrant, yellow-green flowers with a curved white lip streaked deep red. A miniature among vandas, it requires cool, humid conditions and good air movement, making it a specialist subject for a cool orchid glasshouse.

About the genus

A medium to large-sized, evergreen, tropical epiphytic orchid, valued for its large, bright-coloured, long-lasting flowers, often used by florists. As a typical example of a monopodial orchid, the new growth emerges from a central tip on a long, central rhizome, while older, lower leaves gradually drop off. Strap-shaped, green or dark-green leaves, up to 60 cm long angle out from the main stem. A characteristic feature of the plant is an impressive root system that hangs downwards at the base of the plant. New roots emerge from the central stem, following the ascending growing trend. Inflorescences emerge from axils of leaves and main stem, and carry up to 8 large, waxy, round-shaped flowers.

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