Vanda barnesii

Also known as: Barnes' Vanda in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

Barnes' Vanda is an orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the American Orchid Nurseryman Current and discoverer of species.

Watering

These orchids gather most of their water from their aerial roots, which should be sprayed regularly or kept in a humid environment; roots exposed to dry air that receive no water will die back. On that same note, roots that are inside a pot surrounded by media may also die back, with new roots growing from the stem away from the pot.

If outdoors, a misting system aimed at the roots that turns on regularly will help them grow, otherwise if indoors placing the roots inside a vase or pot with no media along with regular spraying should give them the moisture they need.