Papilionanda Ernest Chew (2012)

Award-Winning Orchid – GM/OSSEA 2025

We proudly celebrate the Papilionanda ‘Ernest Chew’, which clinched 3rd Place at the prestigious GM/OSSEA 2025 Orchid Show.

This elegant vandaceous hybrid, adorned with delicate lavender-toned blooms and an upright, graceful spike, impressed judges with its poise and vitality. Its fine floral form and healthy root structure reflect exceptional care and cultivation.

Named in honor of Ernest Chew, a respected name in orchid circles, this Papilionanda is a fitting tribute to passion and excellence in orchid growing.

🌿 Awarded by: The Orchid Society of South East Asia (OSSEA)
🥉 Category: 3rd Place Winner – GM/OSSEA Show 2025
📍 Location: Singapore

Care

Papilionanda Orchids grows well under 70-100% sunlight with broader leaf types usually requiring lesser sunlight. Water at the roots only after potting media has dried out completely. Do not allow roots to soak in water. Fertilise with Our fertilizer twice a week.  Fertilizer For Growing & Flowering.  Repot with coarse potting medium. E.g. charcoal.

Shipping

Delivery within Singapore only with a $100 cart purchase with a $25 delivery fee.

Free delivery for cart purchases over $200.

The Papilionanda Ernest Chew is a live Vanda orchid plant with vivid tropical colour, upright growth, and an elegant orchid form. This orchid is listed in the Vanda Alliance collection, a group admired for vivid colours, upright tropical growth, strong roots, and long-lasting blooms. It is suitable for orchid lovers, bright patios, sheltered balconies, home collections, and tropical plant gifts.

Vanda Alliance orchids are appreciated for bold flower displays and warm-climate strength. Many types enjoy bright filtered light, steady airflow, and airy growing media around the roots. With simple watering and careful placement, this orchid can bring a polished tropical accent to indoor or sheltered outdoor spaces.

The plant is supplied as a live orchid in a growing pot. Bloom count, spike height, root growth, and flower opening may vary naturally because each orchid plant grows at its own pace. This keeps each orchid slightly different while preserving the same fresh nursery-grown quality. If the plant arrives without open flowers, continue the same care routine until the next growth cycle and flower spike develops.

Orchid Care

Grow your vandaceous orchid in very bright filtered light or gentle morning sun with strong airflow. Water the roots thoroughly, then let them dry between watering. Protect the plant from harsh midday heat while keeping the roots open and well-aired.

• Fertilizer: Feed lightly during active growth with EzGro NPK Foliar Blue Fertilizer 63. For flowering support, use EzGro NPK Foliar Pink Fertilizer 67.
• Growing Media: Repot when needed with airy orchid growing media, such as coarse charcoal or other fast-draining orchid potting medium.

Delivery

Order your live orchid plant online. Enjoy free delivery in Singapore on orders above $200.