Vanda insignis

[rastafouni]

This specie is found in Indonesia and Malaysia. Flowers are 5 to 6 cm and fragant. The characteristic lip is one of the broader of the genera.

[smweaver]

Outstanding species, Philippe. Is it widely cultivated in Thailand? It's not very common over here in the US, which is a shame, considering all of its great traits: fragrance, small plant stature and that beautiful lip. Congratulations on your flowers.

Steve

[Roy]

Very nice, not all that common here in Oz either. Just bought a small plant of it. Be a year or 10 before it flowers.

[RosieC]

Really nice and great shots.

[Chubidubi]

OH WOW...now I must have one too. It's gorgeous

[Angurek]

Philippe, that's a gorgeous insignis. I love the red spotting and the large lip.

I actually have one of these, but it's only the size of a keiki right now (about two inches tall). How big does this one get before it is ready to bloom? Is it a large plant when mature?

[IncredibleOrchids]

Amazing plant and fantastic photography!!!

[boyong]

beautiful bloom! will be on the look out fo rthid kind when i go hunting for orchids at the local stores here

thanks for sharing

[rastafouni]

Thanks everyone for nice comments !

Steve and Roy, it is not a common plant in Thailand as well. For myself, I know only few people who grow/sell this specie here.

Carl, it is a not a big Vanda. My plant is around 20, 25 cm ( about 8 to 10 inches if I'm right) and it blooms since 2 years. So I think your plant is on the good way !

[Roy]

Philippe, if this is a small grower as you say, then I might see mine flower in 2 or 3 years as its way bigger that Carls.