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Plant Care Guide
Vanda spp.

Vanda (Vanda spp.)

Orchid

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  • General Information
  • Buy
  • Plant
  • Sow Seeds
  • Fertilize
  • Water
  • Prune
  • Mulch
  • Protect
  • Pest/Disease Inspection
  • Treat for Pest/Disease
  • Transplant
  • Propagate
  • Harvest
  • Special requirements

General Information

Plant Care by Liliana It is generally recommended that Vandas require an experience orchid grower. It is not recommended for beginners. "The farther from the tropics, the more difficult it is to grow Vandas well."

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Buy

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January
Vanda orchids are found in various habitats and you can learn a lot about your flower by looking at its leaves. If the leaves are cylindrical and fleshy, your Vanda comes from a region where it had to survive dry seasons. Vanda orchids from regions where dry periods do not occur are instead equipped with flat ovoid leaves. Try to buy where you can get as much cultivation information as possible. Knowing where your plant comes from and gathering care instructions will help keep your new plants happy and blooming.

Plant

When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?

January
Generally, it is recommended to use a 8-12" slatted basket. Tie the stem to the hanger until the roots have attached to the box. Some very course fir bark, coconut husks, or charcoal can be used in the wooden box. It will help to hold some water and is particularly helpful when trying to establish roots.

Sow Seeds

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Fertilize

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January
Soaking roots in fertilizer water monthly. They should be fertilized moderately ot heavily during warm weather and less during cooler seasons.

Water

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January
Regardless of which type of Vanda orchid you have you should never water it until the potting medium has dried out completely. They require a minimum of 60% humidity. Mist or water daily. If they dry too muc and begin to desiccate, soak roots in bucket of water for about 30 minutes.

Prune

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Mulch

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Protect

When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved?

Pest/Disease Inspection

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Treat for Pest/Disease

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Transplant

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Propagate

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Harvest

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Special requirements

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