Aranda Bandarayaku (2013)

Award-Winning Orchid – GM/OSSEA 2025

We proudly present the stunning Aranda Bandarayaku, crowned 1st Place and recipient of the Teoh Bok Choon Challenge Cup at the Orchid Society of South East Asia (OSSEA) Show 2025, held at Tanglin Mall.

This remarkable vandaceous hybrid stood out for its:

• Brilliant magenta flowers with broad petals and excellent form

• Tall, upright growth and healthy root system

• Floriferous spike and vibrant display

Named in honor of orchid hybrid excellence, the Aranda Bandarayaku continues to impress enthusiasts with its vibrant charm and resilience.

🌟 Champion Orchid – OSSEA Show 2025
🏆 1st Place Winner
🥇 Teoh Bok Choon Challenge Cup

Care

Aranda Orchids grows well under 50-70% 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 Aranda Bandarayaku orchid is a live Vanda orchid plant with rich red to magenta flowers and upright tropical stems. 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.