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Neofinetia Falcata Lou Sneary BlueBird in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Vanda falcata syn. Neofinetia 'Blue Bird' syn. Neostylis Lou Sneary 'Bluebird'

 

Neofinetia Falcata Lou Sneary 'BlueBird'

Vanda orchids are all epiphytic (that is the plant clings to tree-bark). They require consistent conditions, or they are inclined to drop their lower leaves. Neither do they like to have any root-disturbance. Its natural habitat is tropical, and so cultivated plants need high humidity. Vanda orchid plants require temperatures no lower than 55 F. (13 C.) and no higher than 95 F. (35 C.) The aerial roots act as sponges and can absorb a great deal of moisture rapidly. The roots also ensure that the plant remains anchored to the tree on which it is growing, and so there is no need for any growing medium. In fact potting soil causes the roots to rot.They are often grown in wooden baskets with only a small amount of potting compost. The plants range in size from miniature to several feet tall, and the fragrant flowers are in just about every colour, can be small or large, and are borne on spikes of 6-8 blooms. The leaves of Vanda Orchids can be one of three types - strap-leaved, terete and semi-terete - and each has different light requirements. Strap-leaved is self-explanitory, and needs partial shade and protection from bright mid-day light. Terete has a round pencil-shaped leaf, and requires bright light and sun. Semi-terete is in between the two. 'Blue Bird' is a Neofinetia falcata x Rhynchostylis coelestis cross.

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plant Features
  • Neofinetia Falcata Lou Sneary BlueBird likes partial shade

    Partial shade

  • Neofinetia Falcata Lou Sneary BlueBird likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Neofinetia Falcata Lou Sneary BlueBird is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Neofinetia Falcata Lou Sneary BlueBird likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Neofinetia Falcata Lou Sneary 'BlueBird'

Latin name

Vanda falcata syn. Neofinetia 'Blue Bird' syn. Neostylis Lou Sneary 'Bluebird'

type

Perennial

family

Orchidaceae

ph

5.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Neofinetia Falcata Lou Sneary BlueBird likes partial shade

    Partial shade

  • Frost

    Neofinetia Falcata Lou Sneary BlueBird is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Soil

    Neofinetia Falcata Lou Sneary BlueBird likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Neofinetia Falcata Lou Sneary BlueBird likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant
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    When the plant will bloom

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Neofinetia Falcata Lou Sneary BlueBird is 0.15meters x 1.30meters 0.15 M 1.30 M

Vanda falcata syn. Neofinetia 'Blue Bird' syn. Neostylis Lou Sneary 'Bluebird'

Vanda orchids are all epiphytic (that is the plant clings to tree-bark). They require consistent conditions, or they are inclined to drop their lower leaves. Neither do they like to have any root-disturbance. Its natural habitat is tropical, and so cultivated plants need high humidity. Vanda orchid plants require temperatures no lower than 55 F. (13 C.) and no higher than 95 F. (35 C.) The aerial roots act as sponges and can absorb a great deal of moisture rapidly. The roots also ensure that the plant remains anchored to the tree on which it is growing, and so there is no need for any growing medium. In fact potting soil causes the roots to rot.They are often grown in wooden baskets with only a small amount of potting compost. The plants range in size from miniature to several feet tall, and the fragrant flowers are in just about every colour, can be small or large, and are borne on spikes of 6-8 blooms. The leaves of Vanda Orchids can be one of three types - strap-leaved, terete and semi-terete - and each has different light requirements. Strap-leaved is self-explanitory, and needs partial shade and protection from bright mid-day light. Terete has a round pencil-shaped leaf, and requires bright light and sun. Semi-terete is in between the two. 'Blue Bird' is a Neofinetia falcata x Rhynchostylis coelestis cross.


Planting

From Early Spring TO Late Winter

Vandas can be grown in plastic pots with sphagnum moss and orchid media, but this is a not ideal. It is better to grow them in a slatted basket, so that the roots can grow through the slats and dangle towards the ground. (They will require more frequent watering, if grown in a slatted basket)

 

Flowering

From Early Spring TO Late Winter

Flowers can appear several times a year, if the conditions are right, and the flowers can last for 4 - 6 weeks. The stem of the flowers should be cut right back when the flowers have died

 
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