Orchid Vanda

In natural conditions, the orchid meets in the tropical forests of India, Southern China, Indonesia, Northern Australia and the Philippines. This orchid is accustomed to high humidity andwarm air, so keeping this plant at home is not always easy. If you are looking for a lighter orchid for content, suggest you stop the choice on the cymbidium, but not on the Wanda.

Orchid Vanda: Care

But still tell you how to care for the orchid vanda. Orchid vanda is a very sun-loving plant. To grow your orchid properly, you will needa lot of sunlight. Do not forget that the midday sun (from 11 to 15) can cause a burn of leaves, so at this time it is better to blend orchids. But mostly the lack of sunlight is one of the reasons for the lack of flowering orchids. On average, the light day for the orchid vanda should last from 12 to 15 hours.

The orchid is a heat-loving plant, so it can easily tolerate temperatures of up to 30 ° C. But still it is better to not reach such extremes, therefore it is recommended to keep the orchid at a temperature of 22-25 ° C. If the daytime air temperature dropsbelow 20 ° C, the plant will not grow and bloom. But still it is worth remembering that for a successful blossom for an orchid, a drop in night and day temperatures is required. Try not to make this difference sharp. In winter, the temperature in the room, where the orchid will grow, should be reduced slightly. The minimum temperature should be 16 ° C.

Spraying is a very important time when keeping orchids. Orchid Vanda loves high humidity,which will fluctuate within 70-90%. If the humidity in the room is too low, the plant may fade, because its air roots begin to dry quickly. To prevent this, plant leaves should not only be sprayed daily, but also use an air humidifier, which can be placed next to the orchid.

In winter, central heating devices dry the air, so the orchid can be sprinkled 2-3 times a day. But it is worth remembering that the orchid vanda isa heat-loving plant that does not tolerate a sharp temperature drop. So, when spraying, the temperature at the surface of the leaf can decrease by several degrees, which does not like the orchid. How then do the orchids survive in the tropics? The fact is that during tropical rain humidity of air reaches 100%, therefore evaporation of moisture from the leaf surface does not occur. If the air humidity is less than 100%, small droplets of water quickly evaporate from the leaves and cause them to cool. If you see that the orchid is in excellent condition without spraying, then it is not required for your plant.

Orchid vanda more than other orchids in need of fertilizing. She is very "gluttonous", so fertilize herwill have every week. In this case it is desirable to apply fertilizers both under the root and spray them with leaves. In winter, when the orchid only slows down its growth a little (these plants have no clearly expressed period of rest), the flower can only be fertilized once a month.

Never add too much fertilizer, otherwise the plant can stretch out and become veryweak. Those Wands who have not received the required amount of fertilizers, will not blossom in full force. Always follow the instructions for use on fertilizer packaging.

Orchid vandu should be watered regularly. Keep water between the rootscompletely dried up. Avoid waterlogging the roots, otherwise the plant will begin to rot the neck. Wanda react very well to soaking roots in the basin for 10-20 minutes, which can be done once a week. In addition to watering the orchid must be washed under the shower at least once in 3 months, but it is possible and more often.

A very important part of the correct content of the vanda is air circulation. Good air circulation will not allow moisture to stagnate and will prevent rotting of the neck.

Pay attention to the transplantation of the plant. Orchid vanda grows well in small baskets without a substrate. If your orchid can not catch on in the pot withsubstrate, try to hold it in a suspended basket with large pieces of bark. In greenhouses where it is easier to maintain air humidity, an orchid vand can grow in a substrate from large pieces of bark or coal. At home, the orchids are transplanted into special pots, in which there will be side openings.

Since the orchid vanda is a plant of a sympodial type of growth, their propagate by side cuttings. More details about the reproduction of orchids you can learn in the article "How to propagate an orchid".

Orchid Vanda: Diseases

Like any other orchid, the Wands are susceptible to various diseases. Sometimes they are affected by sucking parasites: scabbard and scab. Constantly inspect your plant for the presence of these parasites. Orchid can be prone to decay.