Why do we value the orchid so highly? The question has been asked for generations and yet the answer is in the elegent, delicate and exotic nature of orchids. They can be difficult to grow without the proper information and with 20,000 species, the specifics can be daunting. And yet, the prize flowers have been used for centuries as corsages.

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.

Getting Vanda Orchids To Grow

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 nice thing about Vanda orchids is that the blooms will last as long as a month. Since these are tropical flowers, keep in mind the need for the type of sunlight produced in the tropics as well as the amount of humidity required for Vanda orchids to flourish. Don’t overwater. Do mind the June to September 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!