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Vanda falcata (Vanda falcata)

Vanda falcata is a small, fragrant orchid native to Japan, Korea, and China, known for its elegant white flowers and long, arching spurs.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light.

Watering

Water when medium is almost dry, avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Orchid bark mix, charcoal, and perlite for excellent drainage and aeration. Avoid heavy, water-retentive soils.

Temperature

Warm to intermediate temperatures.

Habitat

Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with diluted orchid fertilizer during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light.

Avoid direct sun.

Water

Water when medium is almost dry, avoid waterlogging.

Reduce in cooler months.

Soil

Orchid bark mix, charcoal, and perlite for excellent drainage and aeration. Avoid heavy, water-retentive soils.

Temperature

Warm to intermediate temperatures.

Avoid drastic fluctuations.

Habitat

Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with diluted orchid fertilizer during growing season.

Reduce in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Hanging

Plant Environment

Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.15-0.3 m

Spread

0.15-0.3 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Strap-like

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

30000

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Synonyms
Aerides thunbergii Miq.
Angorkis falcata (Thunb.) Kuntze
Angraecopsis falcata (Thunb.) Schltr.
Angraecum falcatum (Thunb.) Lindl.
Finetia falcata (Thunb.) Schltr.
Holcoglossum falcatum (Thunb.) Garay & H.R.Sweet
Limodorum falcatum (Thunb.) Thunb.
Neofinetia falcata (Thunb.) Hu
Nipponorchis falcata (Thunb.) Masam.
Oeceoclades falcata (Thunb.) Lindl.
Orchis falcata Thunb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAsparagales
  • familyOrchidaceae
  • genusVanda
  • speciesVanda falcata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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