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Orchid Species: Vanda saprophytica

Kew currently accepted name is Holcoglossum kimballianum

Vanda saprophytica is an orchid species identified by Gagnep. in 1932. Culture information and photos for this orchid are commonly detailed under the currently accepted name of Holcoglossum kimballianum.
Genus
Vanda (V.)
Grex
saprophytica
Parents
Species
Author
Gagnep.
Year
1932
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ORIGIN: This is a pendant, warm growing, Vanda-like epiphyte from Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and south China at elevations of 1200 to 1800 meters mostly on rocks in exposed locations but occasionally on trees in partial shade.

DESCRIPTION: This is a pendant, warm growing, Vanda-like epiphyte from Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and south China at elevations of 1200 to 1800 meters mostly on rocks in exposed locations but occasionally on trees in partial shade with a long stem carrying terete, acuminate leaves that are articulated to the tapering leaf bases which blooms in the fall on an axillary, 1 1/2' [20 to 45 cm] long, laxly few to several [to 20] flowered, racemose, fractiflex inflorescence with elliptic, obtuse bracts and fragrant, long-lived flowers. Best mounted on cork or tree fern, given cool to warm temperatures, bright light and plenty of water while growing and a short dry rest in the winter.

FLOWER SIZE: About 2 inches [3.5 to 5 cm] -- information provided by Jay Pfahl, author of the Internet Orchid Species Encyclopedia (IOSPE).
Other Names
Genus Name Genus Grex Name Year Author
Add+ Holcoglossum Holc kimballianum 1972 (Rchb.f.) Garay
Add+ Holcoglossum Holc saprophyticum 1987 (Gagnep.) Christenson
Add+ Vanda V kimballiana 1889 Rchb.f.
Most awarded/recent cultivars: Holc. kimballianum 'Silas' (2019) Holc. kimballianum 'Rönne' (2015) Holc. kimballianum 'Excalibur' (2014) Holc. kimballianum 'Nymphenburg' (2013) Holc. kimballianum 'Exkalibur' (2011) Holc. kimballianum 'Ida' (2010) Holc. kimballianum 'Patricia Claire' (2005) Holc. kimballianum 'Patricia Clare' (2005) Holc. kimballianum 'Buckingham' (2005) Holc. kimballianum 'Dorothy' (1997) V. kimballiana 'Sherwood Forest' (1995) V. kimballiana 'Crestwood' (1969)
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