Vanda Fuchs Harvest Moon × Vanda Bitz Heartthrob

Upright Flowering Orchid with Rich Colouration

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.

Additional Notes

• Ideal for hanging baskets or mounted culture to accommodate extensive root systems.
• Best flowering occurs when grown in high light and warmth with consistent air movement.