General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet
Wet Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Fleshy, strap shaped to 24 inches in length.
Flowers: Showy
Other: Slight, vague fragrance may be detected.
Flower Color: Other: Yellow with brown spots, white and lavender throat
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

Image
Common names
  • Orchid
  • Giant Vandopsis

Photo Gallery
Location: Palm Sunday Orchid Show, MI
Date: 2006-04-09
Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2018-01-02
U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory
Location: University of South Florida Botanical Garden
Date: 2017-02-09

photo credit: Malcolm Manners

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