V. Robert's Delight 'Garnet Beauty' AM/AOS - FCC/AOS- SAOC

[PeteM]

A mericlone purchased from RF orchids March 2021. It bloomed not long after I received it and I noticed then that the petals were not opened as flat as one would expect. Seems to have happened again. I don’t have this same issue with other vandas.. my thoughts are that not all orchids are same, even if they are a mericlone. c’est la vie!

I’ve successfully killed this plant before when first starting out with vandas in a different growing environment. I just could not keep the temps warm enough.

These large dinner plate blooms still warm the heart, especially this time of year. Cuz baby, … it’s cold outside. Happy to have her back in the collection.

enjoy.

 

[SouthPark]

That's a beauty! The patterns, colour, shape ----- all come together big-time, very nicely. Excellent captures.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Perhaps it need more humidity than the others. Try sticking 1-2 roots in water 24-7 and see.

 

[Greenpaph]

Vibrant coloration!

 

[Phragper]

color is just WOW

 

[PeteM]

Perhaps it need more humidity than the others. Try sticking 1-2 roots in water 24-7 and see.

Will do.

 

[Cearbhael]

I love RF Orchids Vandas! In MN it is Hard to keep them happy in the winter! Considering I have Phrag Kovachii Primary Hybrids in the Kitchen, I can’t raise my heat too high! As is, it is a struggle keeping them (The Phrags) cool in the Summer! So each type has a season which is an issue! I was told that Vandas hate wet feet but love high humidity! I believe lots of misting should raise the humidity or sitting over a tray of water might help. My Phrags LOVE/Require wet feet! I would avoid misting the Vanda’s blooms though! I was also told to put them in a fast draining media (RF Orchids usually send Vandas bare root) I Was told media would help them retain humidity (of course humidity trays were also discussed.)

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Will do.

In the recent Orchids magazine's Vanda supplement, one of our members wrote an article on how she grows award winning vandas at home (!).

 

[BrucherT]

In the recent Orchids magazine's Vanda supplement, one of our members wrote an article on how she grows award winning vandas at home (!).

Dang it I’m going to have to join, aren’t I.

 

[abax]

Aside from all its other fine qualities, I love that little alien face.