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Singapore's National Flower
Vanda Miss Joaquim
Iconic Papilionanthe hybrid (V. teres x V. hookeriana), Singapore's national flower since 1981.
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Water daily, basket-grown
Lighthigh
Full sun tolerant
Foodmedium
Weekly balanced fertilizer
Temp
70-95°F
Humidity
60-80%
Origin
Singapore (cultivated origin)
Special care:Blooms year-round in warm climates
About Singapore's National Flower
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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.
