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Old 07-30-2012, 12:38 PM
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Hi All,

I have ALWAYS wanted to grow Vandas, but living in Pittsburgh, I knew I couldn't provide the right conditions and didn't even bother to try. Living in North Carolina, though, has been much different! I was given two Vandas from my friend Erica (they weren't doing anything for her), and last year, they got so sunburned I almost threw them out.

Perseverance was the key, however! I have been watering these twice a day over the last year, and finally one threw out a spike. Not just a small, first-bloom spike... but an AWESOME SPIKE!!!!!! The 9 flowers are about 3.5" across and of a glowing magenta/purple color. I'm so pleased... it is really a triumph in orchid growing for me! I wouldn't acquire any more for the time being... their needs are such a pain-in-the-rear! Maybe someday, when the imminent greenhouse happens......?

PS- I want to show the plant at the next Orchid Society meeting, but that isn't until Aug. 13th. How long can I expect the blooms to last? Are they like Phals that can last forever??? I REALLY hope it holds out that long...
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Old 07-30-2012, 12:51 PM
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Gorgeous!

I've not had a vanda for a while, but I seem to remember when I did that flowers could last about the same time as on phals. Actually I think that's why mine died, I had it in low light during the winter because it was flowering and I wanted to enjoy the flowers, it was there too long I think and didn't like it.
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Old 07-30-2012, 02:22 PM
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Great job getting your Vanda to bloom! Standard dinnerplate hybrids such as yours usually last around 4-6 weeks. If conditions are not ideal they could last a shorter time, and some can last much longer. But I think you can expect the blooms to look pristine for about a month.
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Old 07-30-2012, 02:49 PM
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Excellent! Glad to hear it! The plant is hanging outside in the same spot on the balcony, so it should last, I think!
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Old 07-30-2012, 09:18 PM
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If it is a modern hybrid, it can bloom 3 to 4 times a year. The blooms on my pachong blue usually last about a 4 to 6 weeks each time. Sometimes it gets 2 spikes so it lasts even longer.
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Old 07-30-2012, 11:54 PM
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woo hoo! Good growing!
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