What is Ascocenda?

Ascocenda is a hybrid family of the Orchidaceae family, which is the result of a cross pollination between the species of orchids in the families vanda and ascocentrum . This genus was created by gardeners in the mid -20th century, and hybrids have quickly become popular among orchid enthusiasts. All types of Ascocenda orchids have compact leaves ascocentrum orchids with flowers, which are the same shape of the orchid vanda. Most species in this family were created in India, Thailand and the Philippines. These orchids are epiphytes, which means that they grow on other plants without damaging them and blooming two or three times a year by dynamic, long -term flowers. These species are more tolerant of colder temperatures than most orchids and will continue to rise at temperatures of up to 50 ° Rees Fahrenheit (about 10 degrees Centigrade). They are rather hung in baskets outside during the warmer months of the year in mild and tropical areas. In a colder climate, plants should be suspended onIndirect sunlight and should not move or rotate unless necessary. Ascocenda orchids require more fertilizers than most orchids, and most growers prefer to use orchid fertilizers with time release, which is designed specifically for year -round care for orchids.

There are a number of different hybrids and cultivars ascocenda orchids with flowers, from mute shades of brown and orange to bright blue and neon pink. In most cases, these orchids got their color from their ascocentrum instead of Vanda predecessor. Among the three of the most popular orchids in this family include Peggy Foo, Majik Fancy and Prapathom Gold. Tdruh Peggy Foo has very large pink flowers, while Majik decorative cultivar has a cluster of light pink flowers, which are covered with stains pink and brown. Gold orchids Prapathoma have more yellow flowerTin with small, dark brown spots.

One of the most valuable orchids in this genus is Ascocenda Princess Mikasa. Ascocenda Princess Mikasa Orchids have a large, fragrant flowers overlaid by the contrast formula pink and purple or shades of blue. The plant flowers twice a year if it takes care of it correctly and should be planted in a hanging pot filled with ferns that are sprayed with fog at least once a day. This orchid was created by a cross breed ascocend Motes Goldpiece with Vanda Lamellata . Vanda features present in this particular hybrid allow him to prosper in colder areas that are difficult to increase most other orchids.