🌸 Vanda testacea × miniata Care Sheet (Closed Terrarium Setup)
A compact, warm-growing Vanda hybrid blending testacea’s fragrant soft tones with miniata’s bright colours—perfect for high-humidity terrarium growing with airflow and strong light.
🔍 Quick Info
Type: Epiphytic Vanda hybrid
Size: Compact; typically 12–20 cm tall
Flowers: Small, waxy blooms—creamy yellow to apricot with blue or orange tones; lightly fragrant
Bloom Season: Spring through summer; reblooms possible in good conditions
Growth Habit: Upright monopodial with short internodes and aerial roots
🌡️ Temperature & Humidity
Day Temp: 22–30°C
Night Temp: 16–20°C
Humidity: 60–85%
✅ Thrives in warm, humid conditions
💨 Requires gentle airflow (fan or regular lid-opening) to avoid crown rot
💡 Light
Light Level: Bright, filtered or strong indirect light
Natural: East- or bright north-facing windows
Artificial: LED grow light (12–14 hrs/day)
✅ Prefers brighter light than most terrarium orchids
❌ Avoid direct midday sun—burn risk
💧 Watering
Frequency: 3–4× per week during warm months
Method: Mist or soak aerial roots; allow them to dry slightly before the next watering
Water Type: RO, rain, or distilled only
✅ Let roots “breathe” between waterings
❌ Never let water sit in crown—risk of rot
🌱 Potting & Mounting
Best Option: Mounted on cork or wood slab with minimal moss
Alternative: Hanging in an open basket with LECA or coarse bark
✅ Roots must be open to air circulation
❌ Avoid closed pots or dense media
🌬️ Air Circulation
Essential in closed terrariums
Add a small USB fan or open the lid every 2–3 days
Helps dry roots and prevents disease
🌿 Feeding
Fertilizer: Orchid-safe liquid (¼–½ strength)
Schedule: Weekly in active growth
Flush: With clean water monthly to remove salts
⚠️ Terrarium Tips
Mount near the top of the terrarium for more light and airflow
Remove old spikes and damaged leaves promptly
Watch crown and root base for signs of rot or fungus
Avoid placing too close to moisture-retentive moss or plants
✅ Best For
Intermediate growers
Bright, warm terrariums with airflow
Collectors seeking miniature Vanda hybrids with colour, fragrance, and compact size