Vanda roeblingiana

[Jeff214]

Here's the first blooming on V. roeblingiana.

[Louis_W]

Whoa! Ive never seen that one! Its wild!

Great flowering on what looks like a young plant!

[Toadwally]

Ye gods.

[Roberta]

Nice color form! Don't think I have ever seen that one!

[PuiPuiMolcar]

such a wicked flower form, this one is definitely going on my interest list

[Louis_W]

Has that one always been Vanda or was it absorbed from a different genus?

[Roberta]

Looked it up in Orchidwiz.. it has always been Vanda. A marvelous species... I love the lip. It's also quite cold-tolerant. (I have grown it outside for years) Mine typically blooms in August/September, it's the standard darker color form. This one is unique - i haven't seen this paler form, I love it.

[Toadwally]

Originally Posted by Louis_W

Has that one always been Vanda or was it absorbed from a different genus?

Original Vanda but not well known to hobbyists.

[Jeff214]

The lip is fantastic! I got it on a whim at Sunset Valley orchids. Peter Lin had a couple on his sell table at an open house last year. I'm really glad I got one

Is it cold tolerant? I've been growing it indoors so far.



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As for the color, it started very light orange, but it does seem to be darkening.

[Roberta]

It is quite cold tolerant. I grow it outside (though my plant doesn't look as good as yours) Mine is mounted, it also likely would be happier if somewhat wetter.
Even if yours darkens, it a very light form - the typical is chestnut-brown. Like this:http://orchidcentral.org/Images/Vand...bilingiana.jpg