Vanda M.V. Tannins

Vanda M.V. Tannins (Vanda lamellata × Vanda Memoria Thianchai), registered in 2018 by S. Henderson, is a collector favorite for good reason. Tall, upright sprays carry dozens of waxy blooms in gold, bronze and copper, each finished with a vivid magenta lip and a light, sweet fragrance on warm days. Its species parent, Vanda lamellata, grows on sun-baked coastal trees in the Philippines, Taiwan's Lanyu Island and Borneo, so this hybrid handles heat, bright light and brief dry spells with ease. Give it strong light, 65–95°F and a wooden basket with good airflow. A large, mature blooming-size specimen — photos are representative of the plant size and maturity available.