Vanda lilacina Teijsm. & Binn. 1862

Another Angle Photo courtesy of Jay Pfahl

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Common Name The Lilac Vanda - In Thailand - Kluai mai hang pla

Flower Size 3/4 to 1" [2 to 2.5 cm]

Found in Thailand and Laos at elevations of 100 to 1000 meters as a small sized monopodial epiphyte that blooms on an erect, simultaneously opening, many [20] flowered inflorescence occuring in the winter and spring. Grow in a wood slat basket with bright light, hot to warm temperatures, high humidity and plenty of water year round.

Synonyms Vanda laotica Guillaumin 1930

References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; The Orchids of Thailand Seidenfaden & Smitinand 1959 drawing, photo fide; Oasis Vol 1 No 3 2000 photo; Wild Orchids in Myanamar Vol 1 Tanaka 2003;

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