Vascostylis Viboon Velvet ‘Perfection’

[CR7cristiano]

Originally Posted by Vanda lover

Amazing! I guess some orchids produce keikis easily. My vanda is 11 years old and needing to be cut at the base and re potted. It has never produced a keiki, just more and more roots.

Might i suggest just letting it be? Get a large redwood stake and attach it to it. so you don't for a second stunt its blooming agenda. I must say, ever since I started a discipline care regimen my vandas just keep spiking. As soon as one spike blooms are finished it literally pushes out another in about 2 weeks. This goes for all my other orchid species, except the strict biannual ones and the once a year ones. I did exactly what you say you're thinking of doing, and those Vandas have definitely grown and sent out roots, but no blooms in about 4 months +.

[Vanda lover]

Originally Posted by CR7cristiano

Might i suggest just letting it be? Get a large redwood stake and attach it to it. so you don't for a second stunt its blooming agenda. I must say, ever since I started a discipline care regimen my vandas just keep spiking. As soon as one spike blooms are finished it literally pushes out another in about 2 weeks. This goes for all my other orchid species, except the strict biannual ones and the once a year ones. I did exactly what you say you're thinking of doing, and those Vandas have definitely grown and sent out roots, but no blooms in about 4 months +.

That is what I am afraid of. This one is usually a very reliable bloomer but got some burning from my new plant light in the spring. It last bloomed in May, so I'm watching for it's next spike. I'm hoping the damage hasn't prevented it. But the plant is very awkward, it is large and has twisted around which makes it difficult when I want to water it. It is hard to even put it in the bath tub.

[CR7cristiano]

Originally Posted by Vanda lover

That is what I am afraid of. This one is usually a very reliable bloomer but got some burning from my new plant light in the spring. It last bloomed in May, so I'm watching for it's next spike. I'm hoping the damage hasn't prevented it. But the plant is very awkward, it is large and has twisted around which makes it difficult when I want to water it. It is hard to even put it in the bath tub.

I keep forgetting that you are in a place where you don't have the luxury of keeping orchids outdoors all year round. You might have to divide it or take some off the bottom half.

[Leafmite]

Very pretty flowers!
I think I need more vandas. Yours are so pretty.

[Houston]

After hearing about the spiking habits of Vanda's I have decided to try one out. I've been searching this Vanda forum for the right "match" and I have found it. Time to call the local greenhouses!

Wonderful blooms Bud.

Cheers

[CR7cristiano]

Originally Posted by Houston

After hearing about the spiking habits of Vanda's I have decided to try one out. I've been searching this Vanda forum for the right "match" and I have found it. Time to call the local greenhouses!

Wonderful blooms Bud.

Cheers

What Vanda did you decide on?