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If you like FRAGRANT vandaceous orchids, then Ascocenda Blue Tahourdin is an orchid for you. While the color is a rather dull grayish purple, it has a very STRONG fragrance and it is very pleasant -- a very sweet fragrance, strong but not overpowering.
Like many Ascocenda's, this plant likes lots of water and relatively high light. In the morning, I give this plant direct sun. But if yours has not been in direct sun, try it gradually to prevent burning. This plant likes high humidity, particularly in the summer, and can take hot night temperatures. It also like full doses of fertilizer. Keep the crown dry at night if at all possible
Look at the bottom photograph at the blossom at the very bottom. This photograph was taken this morning after a hard rain the night before. Look closely and you will be able to see a drop of water hanging off of the bottom of the blossom.
One of the things I like about this plant, even more than the blooms, is the way the roots grow. The roots on this orchid tend to grow out all up and down the plant and sticking straight out and then dangling down at the ends. It gives the plant a very decorative and asian feel to it.
If you live in Miami, I have some seedlings of this plant that I would be willing to sell.
This orchid is a cross between Ascocenda Karnda X V tessellata.
3 comments:
Just out of curiosity, what price would you sell a seedling of the Blue Tahourdin? GORGE-ous blooms!! ~Melissa (MLRamsey{at}bellsouth{dot}net)
I think that is a V. Arjuna 'Wink', not Blue Tahourdin. It does look similar though.
Anonymous: RE plant identification. There is always the danger of mislabeling of plants in the orchid industry. However, I purchased the Ascocenda Blue Tahourdin from one of the foremost experts in the US on Vandas and Vanda culture, so I suspect his label is correct. I have seen many examples of the Ascocenda Blue Tahourdin and have noted that the blooms can vary quite signficantly. You may want to review the images in Orchidwiz and in the AOS Orchid Plus database for examples of the variation in Ascocenda Blue Tahourdin. Thanks so much for you feedback and interest in the this blog.
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