Vanda / Ascocenda Type

Vanda is a gender with around 65 species spread throughout India, the Himalaya, Southeast-Asia, Indonesia, the Philippines, New-Guinea, the South of China and the North of Australia. They are mainly epiphytes, with some exceptions that are lithophytes and terrestrial plants.

Some species have flat, wide, egg-shaped leaves, while some have fleshy, conical leaves that are adjusted to a drier climate. The stems of the orchids vary in size. There are miniature plants, but also plants that can grow to be metres long. They can become very big, which means that they come with an extensive air root system. The flower stem on the side grows from the stem of the plant and carries some to many large, remarkable flowers.

Most species have yellow-brown flowers with brown markings, but they can also be white, green, orange, red and burgundy. Die lip has a small shoot. Vanda’s usually bloom every few months and the flowers stay 3-12 weeks, depending on the care.

Vanda’s prefer clear water. Fertilizer can be used all year long. Furthermore it’s best for these plants to use little to no soil around the roots.