Vanda sanderiana, called Waling-Waling in the Philippines, is considered the Queen of Philippine Flowers. Vanda sanderiana is a large sized epiphytic orchid species boasting stout, erect inflorescences giving rise to 5-10 large flowers on a spike. Native to Philippines, they grow most often on tree trunks, usually between 500m and sea level. This species has been over-collected and is considered rare in nature. These are grown from seed so flower characteristics vary from plant to plant but mostly 2 tones pink and red. We are offering them in large blooming size, nice plant with 4" – 5" two-tone pink & maroon, red spotted flowers; blooms 2-3 times a year. These take many years to grow to this flowering size. Flowers last about 2-3 months and this plant can flower in spring and fall. A rarely seen Vanda! You can grow it in a 4" basket, bare root if you have high humidity and water them daily. Or you can plant it in a 6" baskets with moss or clay pot with extra large New Zealand bark. This will keep moisture around the roots so you don't have to water daily. There is an unusual story about how Frederick Sander's collector was in the Philippines looking for unusual plants to send back to Sander's nursery in St. Albans England. This collector had disembarked from his ship into a new area where there was a village near the shore, and the story goes that the people of the village weren't happy that a foreigner was in their midst. A headman stepped in and had the collector stay in a tree house overnight for his safety. During the night there was a violent earthquake and tsunami that destroyed the village. However, the collector remained safe in the tree house and when morning broke, there through the damaged roof of the tree house he could see dozens of a beautiful large flowered pink, brown and purple Vandas in flower. He collected some of these plants and had them sent back to St. Albans. Once it had flowered the plant was named after Sander. Sander was known as the Orchid King in Victorian England. He had nurseries in England and in Belgium. Pot size: Large plant in 4" basket Fragrant: YesColor(s): 4.5" two-tone pink & maroon, with red spotsBloom: Blooming size, previously bloomedBloom Season: Spring, Summer, WinterPlant tall: 20"– 32" not including rootsTemperature: Intermediate-Warm Light Level: Medium-High lightHumidity: High (70%–80%)Water: Keep moist and can be dry out a little between wateringFertilizer: Heavy feeder. Often 2 - 3 times a weekAir circulation: medium *** Shipping Policy You must let us know if you have special shipping needs, such as including a heat pack. Plants are packed carefully, but we cannot guarantee flowers, buds, sheaths or spikes once the plant leaves the nursery. We offer local pick up at the nursery in San Jose. We ship within the US; outside the US by arrangement only. We usually ship on Monday – Tuesday. If an order is received after 9:00 AM PST Monday, we may ship the item the following Monday. We normally ship by Priority USPS; or FedEx or UPS for large boxes. We will combine shipping where possible; some orders may be in multiple boxes. Plant may or may not ship with flowers. We cannot guarantee a delivery gets to a specific address in the time frame requested due to current shipping conditions. Time to arrival/delivery quotes are generated by USPS, Fed Ex, UPS, not Orchid Design. Also keep in mind the package will not travel in a direct route but rather from one shipping hub to another. If damage occurs in shipping and you want to file a claim with USPS, FedEx, or UPS, it is your responsibility to file a claim. For more items find us on facebook Orchid Design or on the web! All images on this album are property of Orchid Design and cannot be used elsewhere without permission
