Papilionanda Mandai Poppet (1979) (Seasonal) (Cutting)

(Papilionanda Ruby Prince x Vanda tessellata) (originating from Singapore Orchids in 1979). Although this hybrid earned an HCC/AOS prize in 2005, it never received an OSSEA award. For many years following the War, hybrids like this had been a feature of Singapore’s breeding. 2 orchid hybrids were created from Papilionanda Mandai Poppet (Papilionanda Sherlyn Ryk in 2010 and Papilionanda Ernest Chew in 2012).

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.