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Vanda

Vanda

Vanda orchid

DifficultyNeeds care
SeasonYear-round (mostly spring and summer)
PottedBlooms for 1-2 months

Meaning

Dignity, ease

The roots hang out in the open, and the flowers are big and bright. Usually grown in a basket.

Safe for cats and dogs. Any plant can still upset a pet’s stomach if they eat a lot, so keep it out of reach.

Light

Bright light. Morning sun is fine.

Water

Mist the roots every day, or soak them

Temperature

20-30°C, not below 15°C

Feed

Once a week while it's growing, with a weak orchid fertilizer

Do this when you get home

  1. Vandas are often grown bare-root, hanging. Hang it by a bright, airy window.
  2. Mist the roots until they're wet every day, or soak them for 15 minutes

Day to day

  • Silvery white roots mean they're dry. Green means they're wet.
  • The more humid the air, the better it grows

Common questions

The roots are shriveled and yellow?

Not enough water, or the air is too dry. Soak the roots more often.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.