Variety traits

Vanda inflorescence

Vanda Jones ex R. Br.

The Vanda inflorescence is a morphological trait evaluated by the length of the peduncle and the number of flowers that develop from the leaf axils.

In the reference 23 varieties crop Vanda, where this is mentioned in the description.

In breeding practice, the Vanda inflorescence is measured at the stage when approximately 50% of the buds have opened. Parameters include the length of the entire inflorescence from the base of the peduncle, the length of the peduncle itself from the leaf axil to the first flower, and the total number of flowers, which varies from a few to 25 or more.

When growing Vandas, long and massive inflorescences often require staking to prevent deformation or breakage. Peduncle development is an energy-intensive process that is critically dependent on light levels and temperature fluctuations; therefore, in weakened plants, their formation can lead to exhaustion.

General information about the subject — on the page Inflorescence.

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Varieties of Vanda mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.