Petite Orchid

Petite Orchid Care

Lagerstroemia Indica 'monhid'

What is the plant

The bark is thin and about 2mm. thick, smooth, pinkish-gray and mottled, shedding each year. Leaves also shed each winter, after spectacular color display, and bare branches re-leaf early in the spring; leaves are small, smooth-edged, circular or oval-shaped, and dark green changing to yellow and orange and red in autumn. Flowers, on different trees, are white, pink, mauve, purple or carmine with crimped petals, in panicles up to 9 centimetres (3+1⁄2 in). Flowers give way to 6-capsuled, brown dehiscent fruits.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

18°C - 30°C

Hardiness zone

7 - 9

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Vandas require a great deal of water. In fact, in periods of high temperatures they might need to be watered twice a day. Otherwise, you'll most likely still have to water once a day, though you should back off to roughly once a week during winter dormancy.
Fertilizer
Vandas are heavy feeders, and well-fed plants bloom better. Fertilize weekly with a balanced 20-20-20 fertilizer throughout the growing season.
Sunlight
Require bright light, but they generally don't thrive in full sunlight. They can acclimate to full sun, though these plants are generally washed out and not as healthy as those grown under light shade cloth to take the edge off strong sunlight.

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Soil
These orchids naturally grow in rocky areas with little soil. Their large roots meander through the air and grasp onto nearby trees and other objects. Growing them in a typical potting mix can kill the plants
Temperature
Vandas prefer temperatures above 65 degrees Fahrenheit. They can tolerate lower temperatures, but prolonged exposure to cold can have a profound effect on a plant's growth and flowering. Exposure to any temperature below 50 degrees Fahrenheit can cause delayed flowering for up to a year.
Container
To start a vanda in a basket, weave the roots through the basket slots and wire the stem base in place with plant wire. Use soilless growing media to further hold the plant in place.