Category: Vandaceous

VANDAS: Movability

Author is Robert M. [Bert] Hamilton (Compiler), posted almost 8 years ago For show purposes; because the roots otherwise spread and cling widely to the bench, etc., when potting place the plant in the pot so that the media comes up only half-way, so that the roots will c... Read More

Rhynchostylis retusa - The Foxtail Orchid

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted almost 8 years ago It is also known by the names of Aerides spicatum, Epidendrum retusum, Gastrochilus retusa, Saccolabium berkeleyi and Saccolabium guttatum. It is commonly known by the name of ‘foxtail orchid’. Wom... Read More

Papilionanthe teres - The Butterfly Orchid

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted almost 8 years ago Distribution: An erect green orchid, it is found growing all over South Asia. It likes to grow in areas with long daylight hours; with high rainfall (high humidity) and warm to hot temperatures.  ... Read More

Aerides multiflora - Fox Brush Orchid

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted almost 8 years ago Aerides multiflora is a beautiful orchid and it grows in the tropical Asia, from India to Thailand.  Taxonomic details (scientific names and local names): A few of the other names of this orchid... Read More

Repotting Aerides

Author is Anu Dharmani, posted almost 8 years ago Aerides are generally erect, warmth loving orchids having beautiful flowers. Their size varies from miniature to large. Though they are rigorous growers, they still do not like to be disturbed ofte... Read More

Vanda cristata

Posted by Sys Admin about 12 years ago Vanda cristata Lindl. 1833 Distribution: Himalayas, Tibet and Assam Vanda cristata is found at between 1200-2300 m in the Himalayas (Garhwal to Bhutan), Tibet and Assam (Khasia). Vanda crista... Read More

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