Vandachostylis ‘Tan Geat Leng’ aka Rhy. Coerulescens ‘T’ x Vandacoerulescens ‘Blue

[Roberta]

Remember, this plant is half Rhynchostylis (which doesn't need as much light as a Vanda) and the other half is V. coerulescens, which is also is happy with a little less light than its larger relatives. So once it's ready to move outside, "dappled sunlight" should be sufficient.

[Dollythehun]

ES, you know I live in the.midwest. We got 47% of the available sun last month. Sunburn is not generally a problem in winter. 😀

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by Dollythehun

ES, you know I live in the.midwest. We got 47% of the available sun last month. Sunburn is not generally a problem in winter. 😀

Precisely... you will get lots of advice about the sun that Vandas need.... this one not so much, which works in your favor... Probably doesn't need that much more than a Phal though it might like more, it will be fine with Midwest light. And probably love the extra hours you get in the summer.

[Leafmite]

V. coerulescens always bloomed faithfully every year for me when treated like the Cattleyas. It is extremely easy, stays rather small for a Vanda, is tolerant of cooler temperatures as well as very hot temperatures and is not too fussy about watering. I would still have it but for the dog (I actually have a nice picture of the dog with the orchid about three years before she tore it into little bits).

I have no idea what the other parent does to the cross as I have never grown it. Good luck with the new orchid.

[Dollythehun]

Ok. I've documented my potting.

[Pattywack]

Nice! That certainly looks like a healthy plant, roots for days. The sheet moss adds a nice touch, I’ve not used that before. I think I will need a bigger basket for my ‘Bluebird’ the 4” is awfully small for this one. It looks great!