Delightful orchids Wanda

Wanda orchids - plants epiphytic monopodial, that is, growing in height unlimited, if there is no damage to the growth point. Their stems are dense, entirely covered with leaves. Peduncles are formed in the axils of the leaves and can carry up to 15 flowers. Up to 4 peduncles can grow at a time. The blossoming flower is almost colorless and small in size, but after 3 days it is colored and enlarged.

Currently, the true Wanda orchids are practically not found on sale. 8 out of 10 specimens on the shelves are of hybrid origin. Most of the Dutch plants, as a rule, were seedlings purchased in Asia, brought to flowering, sorted by color. Orient the name (for example, with blue flowers Vanda Blue Magic) to select the conditions of the content can not be.

If the orchid Wanda is already purchased or given, how to care for her? One can not answer unambiguously that she prefers a certain temperature regime, since in the formation of a hybrid (and it is unlikely to be known for certain), various plants took part, each with its own preferences.

To determine the optimal temperature of the content of a particular specimen, it is necessary to observe and determine at what temperatures the new cells are formed: leaves, roots, and peduncles. Just do not confuse the notion of "the ability to survive under certain conditions" and "optimal conditions for growth and flowering." Very conditionally about all orchids Wanda can say that the day they need 22-28 ⁰ C, and at night - not less than 15 ⁰ C.

Humidity of air is desirable high (more than 70%). If it is possible to provide this, then a nightly decrease in temperature is not necessary. Otherwise, you need a temperature difference of about 4 degrees, otherwise bloom can not wait. To do this, the room should be thoroughly ventilated, leave the ventilator open in summer or expose the plant to fresh air.

Orchids Wanda can be called a standard of photophilia. From September to March they need to be kept on windowsills oriented to the south. In the rest of the time, the eastern or western window sills will fit. If there is no possibility to change the location, they can be provided with additional lighting. These plants do not have an expressed rest period and are unlikely to survive 6-8 months with poor illumination.

To judge the abundance of lighting can be on the roots of orchids Wanda. If the tips of the roots are green, actively grow, there is no reason for excitement. And if they are tightened with a velaman (white skin), then light is not enough for about three weeks, you need to take certain measures.

Light is one of the most important conditions for the existence of orchids, since it controls the amount of water absorbed, where it will be directed and what is processed. Ideally, Wanda orchids all year should be in the stage of active growth, then they will please regular flowering.

Watering depends on the growing method, which is possible both in the substrate and without it, from lighting and air temperature. When traditional cultivation is watered only when the substrate is completely dry and will pass another day. This is necessary to prevent decay of roots. Pot put in a basin of water for 20 minutes. When growing without a substrate, the orchid is brought into the bathroom and spilled with warm water from the shower. Leaves are waterlogged undesirable, they can appear "water spots". When grown in a vessel of glass (and this is the best way), water is poured for 2 hours, after which it is completely drained.

Make friends with such an interesting plant as the orchid Wanda. A photo of her wonderful flowers should inspire you.