Booming Vanda - Orchid Board

bellini girl · #1 01-24-2009, 04:28 PM

I have waited quite long to be able to say it "Yes we can bloom vandas in the home IN CANADA" . Actually I mixed up the tags, but since I only bought 2 that day back in May; has to be either Ascda. Princess Mikassa Pink or Vanda Robert's Delight. At this point, don't really care about the correct name... only that I actually did it. May not be the most spectacular bloom..only 3 flowers, but I plan to crow just the same.

Lecent

kiki-do · #2 01-24-2009, 05:13 PM

Awesome! You give me a ray of hope! I'm still waiting...2 1/2 years now and counting! Nice blooms!

Roly0217 · #3 01-24-2009, 05:23 PM

It's definetely V. Robert's Delight since Ascd. Princess Mikasa 'Pink' has pink flowers. I guess I had an answer to my question after all.

Don Perusse · #4 01-24-2009, 05:39 PM

Take it anyway you get it. Kudos to you for getting it to bloom in the first place as they are normally warm growers. I like cyms but don't have much luck with them. Isn't it funny those in cold climates want to grow warm growers and those in warm climates like those that grow better in the cooler climate. Go figure!?

Grandma M · #5 01-24-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Perusse

Take it anyway you get it. Kudos to you for getting it to bloom in the first place as they are normally warm growers. I like cyms but don't have much luck with them. Isn't it funny those in cold climates want to grow warm growers and those in warm climates like those that grow better in the cooler climate. Go figure!?

Don, is it because we always want what we can't have?

Congrats for bring this beauty into bloom. I grow in my basement and do a little dance whenever I bring one into bloom. I'm expecting a new baby blossom now. I watch it every day to make sure it will not blast, or become a kiki???????

Marilyn

neb · #6 01-24-2009, 10:33 PM

that is great that you were able to get such a lovely bloom. I think it looks more like an Ascda. Princess Mikassa Pink then a Vanda Robert's Delight or at least the Vanda Robert's Delight that I have. The leaves of Ascda. Princess Mikassa Pink are at a steep angle and the leaves of Vanda Robert's Delight open wider and the flower of a Vanda Robert's Delight are more round yours have small points like the Ascda. Princess Mikassa Pink. Either way you should still

Roy · #7 01-25-2009, 12:26 AM

I would go for the Ascda Princess Mikassa also, nothing like V.Roberts Delight.

dragom · #8 01-25-2009, 09:08 AM

Good going she looks beautiful. That is what the waiting is all about THE BLOOMS and knowing you had something to with
it.

linsoo · #9 01-25-2009, 09:48 AM

Good for you Bellini Girls and I'm joining in the crowing too.
Min is a Mikassa Blue grown right here in frosty Ontario.
Linsoo

JennS · #10 01-25-2009, 12:38 PM

Great job! It is a beauty for sure! I would vote for Princess Mikasa pink too, I dont think it looks like Robert's delight either. Either way, great job!!!!