Vanda Orchid
High-value ornamental orchid
Habit
Perennial orchid
Height
0.6–1.2 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Soilless
Shade
Bright light
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
20–35
Humidity (%)
60-90%
Potting media
Charcoal+brick
Fertilizers
Orchid fertilizer
Watering
Daily mist
Plant Weight
3–5 kg
Flowering Time
Seasonal
Soil Ph level
5.5–6.5
Water Ph level
6.0–6.5
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
Flowers
NPK ratio
20:20:20
life Span
10-20 yrs
Health Benefits
Mental wellness
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
Wood basket with charcoal
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Weekly spray
Fertilize every 3 weeksCommon Diseases and Remedies
root rot, stem rot, leaf spot, anthracnose, bacterial soft rot, crown rot, scale insects, mealybugs, thrips and spider mites
yellowing or wrinkled leaves, blackened or mushy roots, soft or rotting stem and crown, brown or black leaf spots, water-soaked lesions with foul smell, stunted growth, sticky honeydew, silvery streaks and fine webbing
provide excellent air circulation and bright filtered light, water early in the day and allow roots to dry between watering, remove and destroy infected roots or leaves, apply neem oil or insecticidal soap for pests, use cinnamon or diluted hydrogen-peroxide on cut areas for early rot
fungicides with mefenoxam or metalaxyl for root and stem rot, copper-based fungicides or bactericides for leaf spot and soft rot, fungicides with mancozeb for severe fungal infections, systemic insecticides and miticides such as imidacloprid or abamectin for pest control.