Vanda jennae
Also known as: Jenna's Vanda in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
General Information
Jenna's Vanda is a monopodial warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae. It is named after the Eldest Daughter of Peter O Byrne.
Plant Description
Monopodial. Grows to 200cm. Each new growth has numerous erect arching leaves that grow to 4.2-34cm long
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
- Charcoal
- IsFragrant
Climate
Grows at low to high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 46mm to 81mm per day, heaviest in December and lightest in July. Temperature ranges from 16C to 25C, highest in April (17C to 25C) and lowest in January (16C to 24C).
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.
Fertiliser
Apply liquid based fertiliser per recommended directions. They can benefit from a high phosphate fertiliser leading up to flowering season, followed by a high nitrogen fertiliser when new growth appears, and a balanced fertiliser in other times. These orchids can also tolerate slow release fertiliser applied 1-2 pellets per cup (250ml) of media.
Use balanced fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Apply fertiliser regularly at half strength year round. Use a high Nitrogen fertiliser during Spring and Summer. Use a high Phosphorous fertiliser during Summer.Potting
This plant does very well in baskets or suspended pots Repotting is best done annually.
