Vanda furva

Also known as: The Forked? Dark? Confused? Vanda or Vanda crassiloba Epidendrum furvum Cymbidium furvum Aerides bicolor Vanda lindenii in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Philippines

General Information

The Forked? Dark? Confused? Vanda is a warm to hot growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Philippines.

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer, Autumn and Winter

Blooming Season

• Autumn
• Summer
• Winter

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.