Vanda insignis

Vanda insignia is still extremely rare in cultivation.  Native to Timor and its neighboring islands, this species is one of the most striking in its genus. Its most distinctive feature is the large, bright magenta lip, which has made it a valuable parent in hybridization. Despite its compact growth and prolific blooming habit, this species has remained rare in cultivation for many years. Blooming size mounted on plastic pads as seen in the pics.  VANDA CARE The Vanda Alliance comprises predominantly warm- and full-sun-loving orchids with vibrant flowers, originating from tropical Asia. They thrive in warm climates, often cultivated outdoors in light shade, such as in lath houses. In colder regions, they may be placed outside during summer and brought indoors to a sunny window during winter, or they can be grown year-round in a greenhouse. Smaller ascocendas, a subset of the Vanda Alliance, are better suited to conditions outside tropical regions. Light plays a crucial role in blooming