is this Vanda Pink Magic

[ajdamania2]

Hi there

I received my recent vanda couple days ago and it bloomed today but I am a bit surprised that it does not look like vanda pink magic. Their description for this orchid is " 4 inch flowers bright pink with a white checkerboard pattern" but this flower is about 2 inch. I have attached some pictures. I know the pattern cant be exactly the same but even the size does not match. I have also ordered blue magic which is about to bloom, if you kindly tell me it you think this vanda pink magic. thanks

[RosieC]

It's not what I would call checkerboard, not like other vandas I've seen. Usually the checkerboard is quite clearly that and not spotty. Pictures online of Pink Magic look properly checkerboard.

I would ask the seller and see what they say.

[ajdamania2]

Originally Posted by RosieC

It's not what I would call checkerboard, not like other vandas I've seen. Usually the checkerboard is quite clearly that and not spotty. Pictures online of Pink Magic look properly checkerboard.

I would ask the seller and see what they say.

That's exactly what I thought. Vanda blue magic is about to bloom it has checkerboard pattern but it is super pale barely blue. it also comes form the same seller.
I had another dispute with the same seller over a different vanda so I will contact the seller I wanted to make sure first that this not vanda pink magic. thank you

[CR7cristiano]

First and foremost you need to identify whether its a mericlone or grown from seed. Grown Seedlings can vary significantly. Plus you cannot look at a newly opened flower and determine what it will look like in full flower.
I would wait and see, and ask if it is a clone or not.