Vanda flabellata Rolfe ex Downey 1925
Introduction
Common Name: The Fan-Shaped Aerides. Earlier this was
classied as Aerides flabellata
Distribution &
Occurrence:
Western Himalayas extending upto Thailand.
The Plant
Small to medium sized, hot to cool growing epiphyte found in
elevations of 300 to 1700 meters. Natural habitat is cooler and drier winters
and hot and humid summers.
Flowers once year during summer (April-May) and are
fragrant. Inflorescence is long with multiple flowers, which open one after the
other
Cultural Requirements
and Nutrition
Grow in partial shade and mounted in a plastic Vanda basket.
Mist water every day and follow regular vanda culture.
Pest and Diseases
No specific pests or disease
Hybrids
Extensively used as pollen as well as seed parent.
Bloomed in June 2014
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