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Old 31st December 2010, 08:52 PM
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Default Re: My vanda orchid

Looks something like Mokara (= Arachnis x Vanda x Ascocentrum) Chark Kuan 'orange' or similar. Mokaras are flowering machines, provided they get enough sunlight and fertiliser. Grow in the same place as the more sun-loving neps should be good. up to you if you want to repot or not. If you do, use a pot with many drainage holes (or clay 'orchid pots' with holes at the sides). I use sheep pellets fertiliser. Put about 4-5 pellets in a small piece of cloth and tie with rubber band or thin wire. Place in the pot near the roots and just water the plant once a day. If your place is rather dry, then misting might be necessary. If the neps are happy, then mokara should be happy too.
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