Stunning Strap Leaf Vanda Orchid

• Receive two (2) Hawaiian Strap Leaf Vanda Orchid starter plants, each is about 6 to10 inches tall in its own 2 inch pot, without bloom

• The strap leaf orchid gets its name from the strap-like leaves that are leathery and thick. When it blooms, is produces flowers that are flat with a short spur on the lip. Lightly fragrant, the flowers can last for two, sometimes even three weeks. Though not as famous as phalaenopsis or cattleya, the strap leaf vanda orchid is a perfect addition to your houseplant or orchid garden

• Authentically 100% Hawaiian. Propagated and grown in Hawaii and packaged in our certified nursery facilities on the Big Island of Hawaii. We have been doing this for nearly 40 years

• Ideal for USDA Plant Zones 11 when outdoors

• Thrives indoors in ALL USDA PLANT ZONES!

• Makes a great gift for your family, friends and coworkers, or just keep it for yourself!

• All of our Hawaiian tropical plants come with planting instructions ready for your green thumb

• Ships to all 50 states

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How to grow a Strap Leaf Vanda orchid:

Pot in coarse chunks of fir or redwood bark mixed with large perlite and hardwood charcoal for drainage. The Strap Leaf Vanda grows nicely with diffused sun or under broad-spectrum fluorescent tube lighting. Mature vandas do best in a greenhouse and outdoors in full sun during the summer in temperate climates.  Its preferred humidity level is between 60% and 70%. It flourishes in temperatures in the 65℉ to 70℉ range at night, and during the day, it can take some pretty high heat. However, if the day temperature is over 90℉, keep the humidity high. Fertilize it when you observe it making new leaves. Use a timed release 14-14-14 fertilizer for good results. Also, occasional applications of water-soluble fertilizers diluted to half strength work well.

Aloha!

I am the strap-leaf vanda orchid. I made my way to Hawaii from the Philippines, Malaysia and the Himalayas, but here I'm grown extensively as a commercial crop. I bloom on upright spikes which sprout from between strap-shaped leaves, hence, the name strap-leaf vanda. Each spike will produce three to 12 flowers, and last a long time, around 20 to 30 days in perfect form!