HOW TO GROW VANDA ORCHIDS 
Vanda orchids 
are very easy to 
CTOW Lem terete 
types such as Joa- 
quim should be 
grown in the full 
sun. Plants require 
a daily sprinkle 
over the entire 
plant. The more 
water and sun you 
are able to give 
themthemore 
flowers they will 
make and the more 
growth. You can- 
not overwater a 
Vanda! 
They can be 
planted in old os- 
munda, sphagnum 
moss, peat moss, or any organic material. A 
well grown Vanda will double its size every year. 
Propagation is simple. Just cut a piece off 
the top about 12 inches in size. Plant firmly in 
old osmunda, peat moss, etc. Give half shade for 
about 30 days, then when plant has made a few 
new roots place in the full sun. Entire plant 
should be sprinkled at least 2 to 3 times daily 
the first 830 days to induce new roots. 
Vanda Joaquim is a free bloomer often 
blooming several times a year. Flowers on a 
spike will average 5 to 13, and will remain in 
bloom 2 to 3 months. Vanda Terre is a good 
Easter-to-June bloomer, with larger flowers. 
There are several fragrant types from India in 
various colors, from lavender to white. Rarest 
color is the blue. 
Most Vandas produce flowers of the small 
variety, but make up what they lack in size by 
their prolificacy. Some of the Indian types run 
to red shades, rust, brown, etc. Many of these 
are fragrant. If you have a spot where the sun 
will strike the plant all day be sure to try a few 
Vandas. Vandas require no fertilizer. 
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