This mericlone hybrid, a cross between Vanda Fuchs Harvest Moon and Vanda Bitz Heartthrob, is admired for its striking floral presentation. Its broad, boldly patterned flowers typically exceed 10 cm in diameter and emerge on compact, upright stems. Well-suited to subtropical gardens or bright indoor positions, this hybrid retains much of the hardiness seen in its lineage.
Distinctive Features
Showy blooms: Impressive 10 cm+ flowers with speckled maroon and bronze tones.
Compact inflorescence: Flowers are carried on short, upright stems, ideal for display.
Hybrid vigour: Inherits robustness and floriferous tendencies from both parents.
Care Tips
Light: Prefers very bright, indirect light indoors or partial sun outdoors with some shelter.
Water: Maintain regular watering during the warmer months; reduce slightly in cooler weather.
Humidity: Moderate to high humidity encourages optimum growth and flowering.
Media: Use a coarse orchid mix with excellent drainage; aerial roots should remain free where possible.
Temperature: Thrives between 18–30 °C; protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 12 °C.
Fertiliser: Apply a balanced orchid fertiliser fortnightly during active growth; reduce in winter.
Repotting: Every 2–3 years or when roots begin to outgrow the basket or mount.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST. Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
$20 fee applies to WA orders.
$10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders. This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping costat checkout.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our contact page
