0Vanda falcata
- Common name
- Wind orchid
- Taxonomy
- Family: Orchidaceae · Genus: Vanda
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humidityhighgeneral genus data
Min. temperature5 °CJanuary
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – less often in winter, with room-temperature water.
No feeding now.
Bright and moderately cool (10–16 °C), e.g. a bedroom window. Heating dries the air: use a humidifier or a pebble tray.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
February
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – less often in winter, with room-temperature water.
No feeding now.
Bright and moderately cool (10–16 °C), e.g. a bedroom window. Heating dries the air: use a humidifier or a pebble tray.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
March
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
First weak dose at the end of the month if it is actively growing.
Bright spot, east or west window.
After flowering, if roots spill out: fresh orchid bark, a barely larger pot.
It flowers next month – once you see buds, don’t move it any more.
April
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright spot, east or west window.
After flowering, if roots spill out: fresh orchid bark, a barely larger pot.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
May
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright spot, east or west window.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
June
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
July
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
August
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – more often in heatwaves, preferably in the evening.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright window indoors, midday sun filtered by a curtain; away from draughts and air-con.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
September
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
Orchid fertiliser every third watering, weak solution.
Bright spot, east or west window.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
October
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
Bright spot, east or west window.
It usually flowers now – don’t turn or move it, and log the bloom in your diary!
November · now
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry.
No feeding now.
Bright spot, east or west window.
December
When the top 2–3 cm of soil are dry – less often in winter, with room-temperature water.
No feeding now.
Bright and moderately cool (10–16 °C), e.g. a bedroom window. Heating dries the air: use a humidifier or a pebble tray.
Spider mites love dry heated air – check the undersides of the leaves.
Vanda tip: Mist or soak its aerial roots daily – it cannot cope without high humidity.
Wind orchid – what to know
Wind orchid (Vanda falcata) – family: Orchidaceae, genus: Vanda. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. 5 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Wind orchid?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Wind orchid need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Wind orchid get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Wind orchid toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Wind orchid flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Vanda: Typical flowering time: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
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