Vandopsis parishii

[LauraN]

Gorgeous!

[pheli]

Hi Steve, the plant likes medium to strong light, especially in winter, stronger light will be helpful for its spike development.
As for watering, the species tolerates drier condition and water them only when the medium totally dry out.
Here in Taiwan, most people grow their plant mounting on the slab or in coarse medium, like tree fern fibers.

The species can also stand low temperature (about 5-degree Celsius), but in cold days, keep the medium dry is needed to prevent roots rooting.

Anyway, it is an easy plant to cultivate. Help you can grow it.

[roy uk]

hi pheli
Thanks for posting your pic of vandopsis I just got a vandopsis gigantea the plant came from malaya .hope it likes the uk . I have posted for any growing tips as I have not seen one here. My plant looks just like yours.
regards Roy uk

[roy uk]

hi pheli
Thanks for posting your pic of vandopsis I just got a vandopsis gigantea the plant came from malaya .hope it likes the uk . I have posted for any growing tips as I have not seen one here. My plant looks just like yours.
regards Roy uk

[pheli]

Hi Roy,
I don't grow Vdps. gigantea but it sometimes can be seen in our flower markets.
As I know, it is a very large plant, liking warm to hot weather and a lot of sunlight. Unlike common vandas, it is a robust species and can stand colder and drier condition.

[roy uk]

hi Pheli
thanks for your input I visited wisley today our RHS garden and talked to their orchid expert she told me they have a plant but have been unable to flower it in the last 10 years. sounds bad as I am 75.
Regards Roy

[pheli]

Steve
The species can be grown like cattleyas, dendrobiums or other vandas. It likes bright light, which is helpful for it to bloom. I water it like other vandas in spring till early winter and reduce water in cold winter.It is an easy plant to grow in our tropical lowland.