Vanda Lucknow

Description

Vanda Lucknow (Neof. falcata x V. testacea) is a vigorous, medium-sized vanda that produces yellow flowers with white and lavender accents.  The flowers are quite long-lasting and wonderfully fragrant, reminiscent of Big Red gum.  They grow great in pots with chunky bark or in baskets if you have sufficiently humid conditions.  If you like a plant with more substance, this is your guy.

We are growing V. Lucknow two different ways:  like a standard Vanda, i.e., in a basket with a very chunky bark mix OR in clay pots with a similar mix.  Growing the plant in a clay pot with a chunky bark mix minimizes watering.  I have had excellent success with standard Vandas in pots here in Michigan.  The roots grow vigorously and are a great indicator of general plant happiness.  These guys were growing into each others pots in a matter of a couple weeks!  Grow in moderate light and warm to intermediate temperatures.  Water well then allow to dry out which will mean daily watering unless you grow this in a pot.  If you find that the roots are drying out, add more chunky mix to the pot or basket to maintain more humidity around the roots.