Description
Vanda Boonyarit Pastel Small (often labeled or referenced online as Vanda Boonyarit Pastel #23 when sold as a specific plant type). Based on available orchid listings and breeder registry info, this gives you the most complete profile:
🌸 Product & Plant Overview
Name: Vanda Boonyarit Pastel (sometimes listed with a number like #23 in retail catalogs)
Type: Hybrid Orchid (Epiphytic)
Genetics: Registered orchid hybrid with ancestors including Vanda sanderiana × Vanda dearei × Vanda coerulea, among others — a mix of classic Vanda lineages for strong form and color potential.
Plant Category: Vanda Orchid (stand-alone, no soil; root-airing epiphyte)
🌼 Appearance & Flowers
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Flower Color: Soft yellow petals with rust-colored margins and a rust-orange lip, often with small rust/orange freckles or dots on the petals — giving a pastel yet striking look.
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Flower Size: Approximately 5–8 cm across (retail description).
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Bloom Form: Rounded flowers typical of quality Vanda hybrids with good substance and shape.
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Fragrance: Generally not strongly fragrant (many listings don’t note scent, indicating it’s mild to none).
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Plant Aesthetic: Airy, tropical look with aerial roots and arching growth habit.
🌱 Growth & Care
Light:
Bright indirect light — Vandaceous orchids need lots of light but not harsh midday sun.
Watering:
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Regular watering; keep roots moist but not water-logged.
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Avoid any water staying in the crown (top leaf axils) as this can cause rot.
Humidity:
Prefers high humidity and good air movement — typical for Vanda orchids to thrive.
Medium:
Often grown bare-root or in a very open orchid mix — does not need typical potting soil.
Temperature:
Warm conditions are ideal, similar to their tropical origins.
🌿 Special Notes
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Epiphytic Growth: Like most Vandas, this orchid naturally grows on trees and doesn’t like dense potting mix.
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Watering Tips: Frequent watering in warmer months, allowing surface roots to dry slightly between waterings.
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Visual Variability: Due to hybrid variability, flower color and pattern may vary slightly from plant to plant.
🪴 Who It’s For
This Vanda hybrid is ideal for:
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Orchid lovers who enjoy tropical, bright-colored blooms.
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Growers with enough light and humidity (balcony, greenhouse, bright indoor spot).
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Collectors who want a Vanda that’s decorative yet moderately easy to care for.
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