Vanda griffithii

Also known as: Griffith's Vanda in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

Native to: Bhutan

General Information

Griffith's Vanda is a monopodial cool growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Bhutan. It is named after the English Orchid Collector and Director of Calcutta Botanical Gardens in the 19th century.

Plant Description

Monopodial. Each new growth has numerous erect oblong shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous fragrant blossoms appear during Spring

Fragrance

The orchid is fragrant.

Blooming Season

• Spring

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Climate

Grows at high elevations.

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.