Species Orchid, Vanda
Vandatricolor

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Vanda (VAN-duh)
Species: tricolor (TRY-kull-lur)

Synonym:Limodorum suaveolens

Synonym:Vanda suaveolens

Category
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Red
Medium Purple
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible