The question is as old as time: “Why are orchids so highly prized?”. Orchids, delicate, exotic and difficult to grow have more than 20,000 species. In the early 1900′s, orchids were worn chiefly in corsages by elegant ladies who could afford the price of the lavender-hued cattelyas.

Orchids have a taste of the luxury and exotic to them. A smart man will do well by buying his date a corsage made of various orchids. It is a sign of timeless class and elegance. The bridal shops have grabbed a hold of the orchid has a standard of excellence. Part of their charm is the variety in coloring, shape, spotting, and species. The Vanda Orchid is not the most common – but it has a fun and memorable look of a cute face.

The Vanda Orchid

Does your orchid have 5 pedals? It may be a Vanda Orchid. They have 5 petals and come in a range of colors from royal blues and purples to elegant whites with a multitude of spots. You may also notice multiple blooms on a single stem. Some of the rarest orchids are the blue orchids – many of these are Vanda Orchids – or some hybrid of the Vanda Orchid. They also are known for blooming from tree bark, which you could see in nature throughout the Himalayas, New Guinea, and even down under in Australia. Baskets are a great place for Vanda orchids to grow – and many hobbyist use baskets.

Growing Vanda Orchids

The Vanda Orchids are moisture seeking. That means that their roots are always seeking moisture. Tip: Keep dried flowers away from your Vanda Orchids. The dried flowers can emit ethylene gas. The gas is bad for your Vanda Orchids. The gas can affect your Vanda Orchid’s growth. When the Vanda Orchid is in bloom, you may see 10 to 12 blooms across 3 or 4 stems. The Vanda orchid will bloom 2 or 3 times throughout the year and the blooms will last for up to a month or more.

The month long bloom time is one of the benefits of the Vanda Orchid. Also keep in mind that the Vanda Orchid is native to tropical locations. This means you need to be mindful of their need and type of light. Also, watch the humidity for Vanda’s. The right humidity can make all the difference in terms of helping them have long and healthy blooms. Do not overwater them and take special consideration throughout the months of June, July, August, and September. That is their growing season.

If Vanda Orchids are your thing – make sure you learn what you can about how to care for them and grow them. You can get a bunch of great and helpful information with detailed instructions at Grow Great Orchids. If you love your plants then you will learn whatever you can to make them and you a success. I know I did!

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