Papilionanda Doctor and Mrs. William Chan

Papilionanda Doctor and Mrs. William Chan is a show-stopping hybrid with rich magenta to rose-purple blooms, admired for their vibrant color saturation and round, overlapping petals. The flowers are smooth, velvety in texture, and beautifully symmetrical, with a golden-toned lip that adds a warm accent to the bold hue.

The upright spikes bear multiple full blooms, making this orchid a frequent award-winner in competitions—as seen with its 1st Place ribbon at the Orchid Society of South East Asia show. Its robust growth and high flower count make it an ideal choice for displays and collectors who seek both beauty and prestige in their collection.

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 Papilionanda Doctor and Mrs. William is a live Vanda orchid plant with cheerful yellow to golden blooms, rich red to magenta flowers, soft pink orchid flowers and purple to violet-blue blooms. 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.