Looking for compact 'blue' vanda

[Tim P.]

Good morning everyone! I am wondering if anyone knows of a vanda that isn't going to get HUGE, but might be ten or so inches across max that has the flowers like Pachara Delight? I have been looking for a while, but couldnt find one.

[wintergirl]

Maybe you can find something in Motes, they have mini vandas.

Motes Orchids

[AussieVanda]

Maybe Vanda Thailand?

[Leafmite]

Vanda coerulescens? It is 'blue' and white and stays small. Only blooms once a year, though, but faithfully.

[Tim P.]

I was looking for someting with the form of a pachara delight, just smaller plant. I wasn't able to find a picture of vanda Thailand

[AussieVanda]

Mine
V. Thailand

[Tim P.]

Originally Posted by AussieVanda

Mine
V. Thailand

Yes! Where did you find it?

[AussieVanda]

I got mine locally which of course is no good to you, it did however originate from Kultana Orchids in Thailand and being a large scale orchid import/export business there's a good chance you will pick one up in the states.

[Ray]

Have you considered any of the Vanda falcata hybrids?


Ray Barkalow
firstrays.com

[Fairorchids]

Based on the size you want, look for what used to be known as 'Vascostylis' (Vanda x Ascocentrum x Rhynchostylis), where the Rhychostylis used is coelestis.

True blue is going to be hard to find, but blue/purples do exist. Try calling RF Orchids; their prices are steep, but they have a large selection.