No. 800 Vanda Bill Sutton 
VANDA HYBRIDS 
Unknown a few years ago, these fine subjects 
are now being grown by more and more people 
all over the world. They, along with our Den- 
drobium and Epidendrum hybrids, make Hawaii 
famous. Nowhere else in the world have these 
three genera reached such peaks of perfection. 
Culture: Strap-leaf Vandas are of easy culture, 
including the temperate zone glasshouses. Re- 
ports back on our plants indicate amateurs the 
world over, including far Northern latitudes, are 
flowering them with ease and great success. 
Temperature requirements are the same as for 
Cattleyas; namely, 58 degrees F. to 80 degrees 
F. Higher day temperatures will not harm them. 
They require as much light as you can give 
them without foliage burn. Obviously, such 
light intensity will vary from region to region. 
They are heavy feeders and should be fertilized 
regularly. Any good complete nutrient solution 
recommended for orchids will do. They like 
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light buoyant air, but should have at least 60- 
70% humidity. Potting can be done either in 
pots or slatted baskets. Use osmunda of hard- 
fibre type in pieces the size of an orange, or 
Hawaiian tree fern. Do not pot hard. Be sure 
they drain quickly. They want to be watered 
frequently, but to dry quickly. Obviously, hard 
potting is not conducive to this. 
In tropical regions where the temperature does 
not fall below 50 degrees F., these plants can be 
grown outdoors. Give full morning sun, 50% 
shade after noon. Fertilize, water daily. Pot as 
described for temperate regions. 
All of our plants are grown hard. Their vigor 
is unsurpassed. All are ready to shift to the 
next size pot when shipped. Vandas benefit by 
oversizing—therefore be liberal in selecting the 
pot. 
If you do not find listed a variety you want, 
write us. We can usually quote on it. 
