Vanda barnesii

April 14, 2026

Vanda barnesii 

Vanda barnesii is found in the Philippines on Luzon Island at elevations of 1200 to 1600 meters as a small-sized, cool-growing epiphyte that blooms in the spring on a long, 11-flowered inflorescence. It requires well-draining media in baskets. Three to five waterings per week (let dry lightly between waterings. 
Photographer: Ron Parsons (www.flickr.com/photos/rpflowershots)
Grower: Marni Turkel/Mostly Species Orchids (www.marniturkel.com/mostlyspecies.html)
Info: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia (www.orchidspecies.com) and Andy’s Orchids (andysorchids.com)
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