Vanda foetida
Also known as: The Bad Smelling Vanda in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
The Bad Smelling Vanda is an orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. The name refers to the heavy creosote smell of this species.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous thick erect leaves
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Summer
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Blooming Season
- Summer
- IsFragrant
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.
