At what age does a Vanda Bloom?

[Junebug]

Got a Vanda that I've been nurturing for about 4 years. It was given to me as a cutting from a mature large sprawling plant. The first year or two it was slow to grow. The last 2 years it has really taken off and is sending out numerous roots, but no blooms. Have increased lighting from E to SE. Just read an article stating Vandas don't mature until approx. 5 yrs. old. Maybe I've being too anxious. Would appreciate any input from experienced Vanda growers. Thank you.

[Don Perusse]

I have around 20 or so and live in the south, with high humidity and bright light. Depending on the parentage I would say from 3-4 years. I can't remember any of mine going 5 years without blooming. What variety is it? I've know some to trash before waiting 5 years but I'm a "hanger-oner". Don't give up hope.

[Junebug]

Thank you for responding. I've been trying to research the parentage. The mother plant (Noid) had a very distinctive pinkish, yellow, and peachy orange looking bloom and sort of glowed. The leaves are semi-terete. Found some similar ones that might be part of parentage...Josephine Van Brero and Tan Chay Yan. Included a pic. for you. It's currentyl receiving SE exposure, thorough waterings each day, and fertilizer 1x week.

[Roy]

That plant is very much flowering size. It should have flowered well before this. If it is a true semi-terete it will require a LOT of light to make it flower.

[Junebug]

I think lighting is probably my biggest issue. Did have it suspended from an orange tree limb in back yard, but the tree's folliage was too dense. Don't think I was watering or fertilizing enough either. Time to change my ways and see what happens.