Vanda roeblingiana

Vanda roeblingiana is an species in the genus Vanda.

Description

Plant blooms in the fall and spring with 8 to 15 flowers. Flowers are 5 cm wide and fragrant.

Distribution

Plants are found growing on tree trunks in Malaysia and the Philippines at elevations above 1500 meters

Culture

Plants are best grown hanged in baskets and on mounted and require bright to full sunlight and warm temperatures. If hunged the roots must be watered frequently. Plants should be grown in media that is well drained such as tree fern fibers (for small plants), several pieces of coarse fir bark, or sphagnum moss.

Naming

Common Names: Roebelen's Vanda