SPCDW1009
ActiveVanda Jones ex R. Br. · Vanda
Thumrong Suphachadiwong
Variety traits
Vanda plant height
Vanda Jones ex R. Br.
The height of the monopodial stem of Vanda is a key morphological trait, measured from the base to the apex, ranging from 10 cm in miniature forms to over 1.2 m in mature specimens.
In the reference 4 varieties crop Vanda, where this is mentioned in the description.
To measure the height of a Vanda, a ruler is used, with the base of the stem or the root attachment point serving as the reference point, and the apex of the main stem as the endpoint. In their natural habitat, wild species can reach 3 meters, whereas in cultivation, low forms up to 50 cm, medium forms up to 100 cm, and large specimens exceeding 1 meter are distinguished.
The height trait determines the cultivation technology and the intended use of the plant, including the choice of growing conditions and suitability for commercial cut flower production. For tall epiphytes, additional fixation in baskets is important due to the shifting center of gravity. The rate of stem elongation serves as an indicator of physiological status, while a cessation of growth points to stress factors or improper care.
General information about the subject — on the page Plant height.
Varieties of Vanda mentioned in the description
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