Vanda Motes Hot Mama

[PeteM]

(1943 V. Foxy Lady x V. merrilli var, rotori)

First bloom seedling from Motes Orchids, November 2021. Unfortunately, I did something to cause the last 3 buds to blast. :/ I think I let it dry out too much or maybe it didn’t like the fert change. It’s a tricky time of the year with the cooling night temps. But I’m happy with the flower. I really like the yellow on the backs of the flowers.

 

[Djthomp28]

I love that flower!

 

[monocotman]

Very striking!

 

[Ozpaph]

very eyecatching

 

[Arne]

Impressive flower.

It is still a young plant so maybe the last buds blasted because of that. Otherwise lower night temperatures can do it. It happens to my V Stephen Scott Young every year in early spring.

 

[tomp]

Nice form interesting color combination

 

[PeteM]

A much stronger set of flowers this year. Still don’t seem to last as long as other vandas as they are already starting to fade. Good thing for her I’m fond of her colors.

 

[mrhappyrotter]

Stunning color. Sad to hear the flowers aren't as long lived as others. Is this one particularly, pleasantly fragrant?

 

[PeteM]

Stunning color. Sad to hear the flowers aren't as long lived as others. Is this one particularly, pleasantly fragrant?

No fragrance detected.

 

[Arne]

Great flower. It is also nice to see people growing this type of Vanda which isn't too common, at least not north of Florida.

Motes says that merillii has short-lived flowers which seems to have been passed on to the hybrid.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

This color combination is really eye catching.