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Vanda sanderiana (Euanthe)

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by EdM, Nov 20, 2008.

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  1. Nov 20, 2008 #1
    EdM

    EdM Member in Good Standing

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    aimg155.imageshack.us_img155_3285_vandasanderianasb1aws2.jpg

    I have three Vanda sanderiana plants, but this one is my favorite...its large and has good pink color. The species comes from Mindano Island in the Philippines where it grows usually in full sun as an epiphyte, from sea level to about 1500 feet in elevation. The fragrant flowers on mine are a little reflexed from getting a little dry, but they have a natural spread of over four inches. I think the flowers are facinating and much neater than its hybrids...the lateral sepals resemble veined insect wings or leaves, while the petals and dorsal sepal are the color of a strawberry milkshake. The plant is currently about two feet tall.

    The lip is different from other Vandas in that is does not have a sharp projection out the back of the lip. This feature has caused taxonomists to put it into its own genera of Euanthe, but the name has not been well-accepted in horticulture. Nearly all Vanda hybrids, especially the large-flowered ones, have this species in its background, but are still called Vandas.
     
  2. Nov 20, 2008 #2
    Forrest

    Forrest Really Neat

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    nice on Ed.
     
  3. Nov 20, 2008 #3
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    I like those spotty petals. I need to get into vandas when I get a large gh. They really are awesome plants.
     
  4. Nov 20, 2008 #4
    Mary Jane

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    I love this one.
     
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    Alexis

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    I think that's the nicest color combo I've seen on this Vanda. It's beautiful! I don't have this one in my ever-expanding Vanda collection, but I think I need to remedy that.
     
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    Mary Jane

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    Absolutely, Alexis. I got rid of my Vandas and their ilk a few years ago, but if I ever get another, this would be the one. Love the color combo on this one.
     
  7. Nov 21, 2008 #7
    Candace

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    I usually like the hybrids made with it too, if the two-toned color continues on. It's a wonderful specie, thanks for the piccie.
     
  8. Nov 21, 2008 #8
    LynneTyson

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    That`s very very pretty!
     
  9. Nov 21, 2008 #9
    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    When I can grow Vandas this the one has been on my list for some time now. I also love the alba form...both are spectacular!
     
  10. Nov 21, 2008 #10
    Tracey

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    Wonderful photo Ed
     
  11. Nov 25, 2008 #11
    Posey

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    Sigh, its gorgous!!!!
     
  12. Nov 26, 2008 #12
    Brant

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    a beauty !!
     
  13. Nov 26, 2008 #13
    Ron-NY

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    it is a stunning species and that is a beautiful one you have Ed
     
  14. Dec 17, 2008 #14
    Yug

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    Ed, you're killin' me! Love the color! Not to crazy about the curve, but love the fullness of the petals.
     
  15. Jan 27, 2009 #15
    swamper

    swamper Dreaming all this

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    Beautiful vanda and picture. What did you shoot it with?