Vanda spikes

[bchd95]

How long do vanda spikes take to form?
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[raybark]

From inception to blooming? About a month or more, depending upon the conditions, genetics-, and health of the plant.

[bchd95]

I have a Princess Mikasa Indigo, it’s been develoing since Jan. 5. 2018. Its been 6 weeks. Ive had spikes in spring and summer but never in winter. Could the temperature and change in culture affect the spike development? I switched it out of a vase to hanging and municipal to distilled water.
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[raybark]

Could the temperature and change in culture affect the spike development?

Absolutely! Although 6 weeks is nothing.

[bchd95]

Thank you ray. I’ll have to be more patient with this one. This is the “easier” out of all the orchids I have. I recently acquired a Euanthe Sanderiana Var. Alba @ an orchid show. That’ll put me to the test. If I can get it to bloom I’ll make sure to post.


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Thank you Sheryl, as I’m writing this the vandas are getting a good soaking. Found the vase hopefully things will move along I appreciate your advice.


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@ keysguy, Thank you for your help. I should’ve known better. Around 2 weeks ago I ordered a stand for my Vandas to hang on but should’ve waited to add this one till the spike had finished. Atm I have it back in its original vase it was in when the spike emerged and same position in my apartment. Hopefully the growth will continue. I will know better for next time to not disturb them in this state.
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[Dorsetman]

In theory, they are summer flowering plants. OK, if you grow well, and have enough plants, you will havethem out all the year, but you are "fighting against nature".