"Scientific name: Vanda X "Miss Joaquim" ... hybrid between Vanda hookeriana and Vanda teres...
leaves... 4 to 6 inches long... Flowers are produced on upright stalks... appear all year when the weather is warm, but most often... during the summer... The flowers are flat with three outer sepals that are white to lavender and three inner petals of dark lavender or pink... a showy lip of violet with a spotted and yellow throat... should be protected from temperatures in the low 50s. Height/width: 3 to 7 feet tall by 1 to 2 feet wide. Light: Full sun preferred, but tolerates small amounts of shade... will grow in well-drained soil. High humidity is required... frequent misting and or watering is necessary during dry conditions. ... Grow in large containers, in mass for beds, and along fences and walls for accent. Support may be necessary for upright growth. It can grow on tree trunks, slabs or rocks; in the ground, it generally produces roots just under the surface of the soil or mulch... Enjoy as a house plant in high light conditions, or cut the flowers for long-lasting arrangements." URL : http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2008/aug/31/plant-profile/ photo : http://media.tcpalm.com/tcp/content/img/photos/2008/08/25/31TPLANTPROFILEFC-1091_t600.JPG ******* Regards, VB _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
