Vanda Orchid Care

Vandas are not like most other epiphytic orchids due to the fact that they only have one stem growing out of a tuft of roots and they don’t have pseudobulbs. It is not uncommon to see a thick fleshy root growing out of the stem which then hangs down outside of the container in which the Vanda is growing. Recommended Vandas include V. cristata, V. sanderana and V. teres.

Light and Temperature

Vandas require bright light which has been filtered through light curtains or blinds. During the winter months try and provide your Vanda orchid with additional artificial light. Normal room temperatures are sufficient for this orchid and to ensure the right amount of humidity, stand it’s pot on a try of moistened pebbles and spray with water daily.

Water and Feeding

Make sure your Vanda has plenty of water and doesn’t dry out. However you should never let the pot stand in water. Feed you vanda with liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength with every other watering.