Incredible Vanda Orchids - Care Instructions

Goodwin Orchids is located on South Street in Leesburg, which is actually State Road 44, in Leesburg, Florida.

The owner's husband's grandparents got to the location in 1919, and they've been there since then. The orchids were started by Dwayne's dad, where the greenhouses are currently built starting in the 1990s.

Yes, it's possible to visit Goodwin Orchids. However, since the owners live on the property, it's always best to give a call before coming.

Yes, Goodwin Orchids does ship their plants. They have the AG stamp to ship to Texas and California, ensuring there are no nematodes.

Goodwin Orchids specializes in Vanda orchids.

The oldest orchid, referred to as Mama, is about 17 years old and can have offspring. Vandas grow monopodially, so new growth is considered a baby and can bloom at various times.

Typically, the type of Vandas called strap-leaved Vandas that Goodwin Orchids grows, bloom twice a year, but some may bloom three or four times a year depending on various factors.

Maintenance for Vanda orchids can differ based on location. In warmer tropical conditions, they are quite easy to maintain, requiring watering with a garden hose 3 to 4 times a week. In a greenhouse environment, it's important that the plants get dry after watering, with the help of fans. Fertilizing once a week with 20-20-20 all-purpose water-soluble fertilizer is suggested, and during blooming, a 10-30-20 bloom booster. For Vandas kept in colder climates, more considerations need to be made for temperature control and watering.

Vanda orchids are highlight orchids that require the most light and can take heat. They should be placed where they can receive broken, filtered light such as under a tree, a bird cage, or a pergola. They thrive in areas where they can get some indirect sunlight to bloom properly.