- Botanical name: Ascocenda 'Meda Arnold'
- Common name: Orchid
- Family: Orchidaceae
- Plant Type: House plant
- Key features:
- Flowers
The hybrid orchid genus x Ascocenda is the result of a cross between Ascocentrum and Vanda. Typically, plants have the large flowers of the Vanda parent and the compact growth habit of the Ascocentrum parent. Flowers are brightly coloured and are borne up to three times a year. They make stunning houseplants.
Ascocenda ‘Meda Arnold’ bears masses of large, pink-red flowers on mid-green stems. It can be grown in pots with orchid compost or hung in the air in a greenhouse or conservatory. For best results, mist frequently. Plants do best in well-lit situations, and can be grown in full sunlight. If growing your Ascocenda as a hanging plant, take it down once a week, fully submerge it in water for a few minutes, and return it to its growing position. Reduce watering in autumn.
How to grow Ascocenda 'Meda Arnold'
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Plant size
50cm height
15cm spread
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in January |
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Do not Plant in February |
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Do Plant in March |
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Do Plant in April |
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Do Plant in May |
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Do Plant in June |
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Do Plant in July |
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Do Plant in August |
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Do Plant in September |
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Do Plant in October |
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Do Plant in November |
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Do Plant in December |
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Plant does flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does flower in March |
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Plant does flower in April |
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Plant does flower in May |
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Plant does flower in June |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
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Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
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Plant does flower in November |
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Plant does flower in December |
Ascocenda 'Meda Arnold' and wildlife
Ascocenda 'Meda Arnold' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Ascocenda 'Meda Arnold' poisonous?
Ascocenda 'Meda Arnold' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
