The Vanda orchid has made advertisers spellbound with its structurally striking stems and stylish leaves.
It is considered as one of the most beautiful orchids.
It is widely found in Asia and its ravishing beauty has made it the national flower of Singapore.
These flowers are increasingly becoming popular worldwide and Asia is enjoying the benefits of exporting it across the world.
Apart from being used as decorative plants at home or a commercial place, Vanda orchids are also used for advertising and weddings purposes.
However, this increased usage has not diminished their popularity.
Vanda is a Sanskrit word which simply means orchid.
In Asia, these species cover almost the entire continent spreading from India to the remote Pacific Islands.
The most common shade in which these orchids are found is yellow.
But you can expect to find them in almost any color from brown, green to soft plush.
Vanda coerulea is an extremely rare species which is known for its bluish purple flowers.
Vanda orchids cannot grow alone without the help of a support system.
This is because they are monopodial and have a tendency of growing straight in an upward direction.
They do not branch out.
That's why they are perfect for indoors as they grow at a very slow pace.
Every year only a few new leaves are added.
But they blossom more frequently than the other species of orchids.
The single stem produces flowers every three months and these blooms last for two to four weeks.
However, Vanda orchids are not at all suitable for a novice orchid grower as it requires a lot of care and attention.
A continuous effort is required to maintain their relatively high need for humidity.
This requirement of the Vanda orchid can be fulfilled through the use of a humidifier or by spraying the plant three times a day.
Another good alternative is to place your Vanda on top of a bed of rocks submerged in water.
Whichever method you choose, the humidity level should be maintained properly to get an awesome reward of splendid arched stem of Vanda laden with stunning flowers.
Vanda orchids are heliophilic or in other words sun loving plants.
They yearn for sunlight but direct sunlight may be harmful for them.
It would be a good idea to pot your plants so that they can be easily moved in case of extreme sunlight.
The best way is to allow your plants to soak up a good amount of sun in the morning and then to move them to a shaded area for the rest of the day.
Being epiphytic by nature, Vanda orchids are found to grow on trees in their natural habitat.
It would be ideal if you plant them in a potting mix exclusively formulated for such plants.
Your local garden center may sell it to you at a higher price.
But it would be worthwhile as you would be providing the nourishment which the roots are craving for and in return they would reward you with splendid and most beautiful blossoms.
If you are wishing that Vanda orchids could come in a wider range of colors to choose from, your wish has been granted as many hybrids of Vanda are available in deeper shades of blue and purple.
Once you have selected your color of flowers, cultivate these flowers by devoting ample amount of time in their care.
The more you invest your time, the better results will be achieved in the form of multiple blossoms on your Vanda orchids all year round.
It is considered as one of the most beautiful orchids.
It is widely found in Asia and its ravishing beauty has made it the national flower of Singapore.
These flowers are increasingly becoming popular worldwide and Asia is enjoying the benefits of exporting it across the world.
Apart from being used as decorative plants at home or a commercial place, Vanda orchids are also used for advertising and weddings purposes.
However, this increased usage has not diminished their popularity.
Vanda is a Sanskrit word which simply means orchid.
In Asia, these species cover almost the entire continent spreading from India to the remote Pacific Islands.
The most common shade in which these orchids are found is yellow.
But you can expect to find them in almost any color from brown, green to soft plush.
Vanda coerulea is an extremely rare species which is known for its bluish purple flowers.
Vanda orchids cannot grow alone without the help of a support system.
This is because they are monopodial and have a tendency of growing straight in an upward direction.
They do not branch out.
That's why they are perfect for indoors as they grow at a very slow pace.
Every year only a few new leaves are added.
But they blossom more frequently than the other species of orchids.
The single stem produces flowers every three months and these blooms last for two to four weeks.
However, Vanda orchids are not at all suitable for a novice orchid grower as it requires a lot of care and attention.
A continuous effort is required to maintain their relatively high need for humidity.
This requirement of the Vanda orchid can be fulfilled through the use of a humidifier or by spraying the plant three times a day.
Another good alternative is to place your Vanda on top of a bed of rocks submerged in water.
Whichever method you choose, the humidity level should be maintained properly to get an awesome reward of splendid arched stem of Vanda laden with stunning flowers.
Vanda orchids are heliophilic or in other words sun loving plants.
They yearn for sunlight but direct sunlight may be harmful for them.
It would be a good idea to pot your plants so that they can be easily moved in case of extreme sunlight.
The best way is to allow your plants to soak up a good amount of sun in the morning and then to move them to a shaded area for the rest of the day.
Being epiphytic by nature, Vanda orchids are found to grow on trees in their natural habitat.
It would be ideal if you plant them in a potting mix exclusively formulated for such plants.
Your local garden center may sell it to you at a higher price.
But it would be worthwhile as you would be providing the nourishment which the roots are craving for and in return they would reward you with splendid and most beautiful blossoms.
If you are wishing that Vanda orchids could come in a wider range of colors to choose from, your wish has been granted as many hybrids of Vanda are available in deeper shades of blue and purple.
Once you have selected your color of flowers, cultivate these flowers by devoting ample amount of time in their care.
The more you invest your time, the better results will be achieved in the form of multiple blossoms on your Vanda orchids all year round.