The Vanda orchid's natural environment is the Himalayas and Australia, as well as New Guinea. These epiphytic plants grow up in the tree tops where their roots are allowed to hang down and where they get good bright light. The flowers are usually flat faced with 5 round petals. A mature plant can bloom as much as 2-3 times per year with flowers lasting at times for over a month.

Water: A Vanda planted in a hanging basket or mounted on cork bark needs to be watered every day from June - September. During the remainder of the year do not allow to dry out; keep evenly moist. Water your plant with room temperature water.

Fertilizer: Feed every 2 weeks at half strength from June - September and feed monthly at ¼ strength during the remainder of the year.

Light: Bright intense light is preferred, but be careful not to burn the leaves. An ideal location would be bright morning sun until 11:00 and shading thereafter until 4:00 PM. The leaves should be light green, as dark green leaves are caused by lack of sufficient light.

Repotting: Repot your Vandas only when necessary, as they do not like to be disturbed. Usually every 2-3 years is normal.

Temperature: Temperatures between 75 - 85 degrees F during the day is preferred, with night temperatures between 65 - 75 degrees F. Occasional temperature extremes are tolerated if exposure is not prolonged.