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Crested Vanda
Vanda cristata
Compact Himalayan species with apple-green flowers marked with maroon stripes on the lip.
Bloomsgreenred
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Water 2-3x weekly, dry between
Lighthigh
Bright light, some direct sun OK
Foodmedium
Half-strength balanced fertilizer biweekly
Temp
55-80°F
Humidity
50-70%
Origin
Himalayas, Nepal, Bhutan
Special care:Tolerates cooler nights than most Vandas
About Crested Vanda
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Care guide
Potting medium
Best grown bare-root in open wooden baskets — no medium.
Repotting
Rarely; only the basket when it rots.
Bloom season
Multiple times per year in warm conditions.
Bloom longevity
3–6 weeks per spike.
Growth habit
Monopodial with thick aerial roots that photosynthesize.
Propagation
Top cuttings with aerial roots; allow to callus before remounting.
Pests & prevention
Thrips on flowers, spider mites in low humidity.
Signs of trouble
- ●Silver-grey roots not turning green when watered → underwatered
- ●Yellow leaf tips → fertilizer salt buildup; flush monthly
Grower's tips
- ★Soak the entire root mass for 15 minutes every morning in summer.
- ★Vandas crave the brightest indoor light you can give them, just shy of leaf burn.
