Vandopsis undulata
Also known as: The Wavy Petaled Vandopsis or Stauropsis polyantha Stauropsis undulatus in the subfamily: Epidendroideae
Native to: Bhutan China Nepal Sikkim - India West Bengal - India
General Information
The Wavy Petaled Vandopsis is a monopodial cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae native to Bhutan, China, Nepal, and India.
Plant Description
Monopodial. Grows to 0.2cm. Each new growth has numerous oblong shaped leaves that grow to 1-12cm long. The plant forms pendant or arching growths
Flowers
Numerous fragrant blossoms appear
Fragrance
The orchid is fragrant.
Substrate(s)
- Coarse
- Charcoal
- IsFragrant
Climate
Grows at high elevations. Rainfall ranges from 8mm to 798mm per day, heaviest in July and lightest in December. Humidity ranges from 73% to 95%, highest in July and lowest in March. Temperature ranges from 4C to 21C, highest in July (17C to 21C) and lowest in January (4C to 11C).
Watering
These orchids are sensitive to excessive watering and should only be watered when they look thirsty. Water infrequently and ensure that the roots are dry before watering. Keep an eye on them especially during hot weather as overwatering can lead to rot, whereas underwatering may result in wilting or shriveling, which while unattractive, will not kill the plant.
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.
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
