Vanda, Ascocenda and Vascostylis  Culture
the following growing hints are being used in our nursery. It can be modified to suit each
particular growing medium and condition. any further information you need to know, please contact us.
FACTOR		CONTENT
Temperature	Maximum 35 Degree, Minimum 12 Degree Celcius
Light Intensity	2,000 to 6,000 foot candles (50% shade)
Relatively Humidity	60 to 90 %
Ventilation	light breeze
Fertilizer	- Once a week, 0.20 % all year round
	- 0.25 % means 50 grams of fertilizer in 20 litres of water
	- N : P : K ratio 21:21:21 with trace element
	- Apply early in the morning
Fungicide	- Once a week, concentration 0.10% , 20 grams per 20 litres of water
	- Fugicide of Mancozeb, and Captan, Cabendazim to be used in rotation
	- Apply early in the moring .
	- Sticker or wetter can be added for better preventation.
Insecticide and Miticide	-  0.1 % concentration monthly
	Carbosulfan, Monocrotophos	insecticide, miticide
	Nizorun, Kelthane	Miticide
	Carbosulfan	insecticide, nematicide
	- In most cases, insecticide, miticide, fungicide, and fertilizer can be mixed with fungicide.
	- Apply early in the moring, when there is not wind to harm the sprayer.
	- Use as fine nozzle as possible in spraying : " 1 GPM-nozzle"
Watering	-Every morning, well soaked not just wet. On every warm day, watering in the afternoon is required as an addition
	-Plants should be completely dry two hours after watering.
	-Growing mediums, light intensity and ventilation have to be adjusted, if plants shown signs of insufficient watering.
	- It is best to use rainwater, distilled or reverse
	osmosis  water
	- Municipal water with a pH of 7.5 or lower can also
	be used