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Dec 14, 2017 8:08 AM CST
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Name: Carol H. Sandt
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Zone 6b)
Annuals Roses Peonies Region: Pennsylvania Region: Mid-Atlantic Hostas
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@ursula,
Orchid-Vandachostylis-Charm-Blue-Star is so pretty and unusual. What are the requirements for its care? (All I have is a sunny window and a pebble tray.)
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Dec 14, 2017 8:21 AM CST
Name: Ursula
Fair Lawn NJ, zone 7a
Orchids Plumerias Cactus and Succulents Region: New Jersey Region: Pennsylvania Native Plants and Wildflowers
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Carol, I keep it sunny and since it dries out quickly in this basket, I water it daily. Minimum temperatures are kept at 60 degr F. Can you hang it above the pebble tray? That would be better.
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Dec 14, 2017 10:26 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Carol H. Sandt
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania (Zone 6b)
Annuals Roses Peonies Region: Pennsylvania Region: Mid-Atlantic Hostas
Growing under artificial light Foliage Fan Daylilies Butterflies Bookworm Aroids
@Ursula,
Yes, I could suspend it above a pebble tray. Is a basket essential or would a ceramic orchid pot with many large holes work? I haven't yet learned why particular pots or baskets are used for particular orchids, but Vanda always seem to be grown in a basket.
Do you know of a source for this lovely cultivar?
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Dec 14, 2017 2:46 PM CST
Name: Ursula
Fair Lawn NJ, zone 7a
Orchids Plumerias Cactus and Succulents Region: New Jersey Region: Pennsylvania Native Plants and Wildflowers
Greenhouse Ponds Keeper of Koi Forum moderator Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Adeniums
Carol, I simply grow mine in a basket because it seemed happier that way. Perhaps growing one in a pot might be ok under your conditions, there is truly no rule. Whatever works for you! Smiling
Carter and Holmes sells sometimes similar plants. I pick up most of my Orchids at shows, looking around the vendor tables for goodies.
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