{"product_id":"paraphalaenopsis-laycockii-vanda-kouishiro-ikai","title":"Paraphalaenopsis laycockii × Vanda Kouishiro Ikai","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eParaphalaenopsis laycockii × Vanda Kouishiro Ikai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"206\"\u003eintergeneric orchid hybrid\u003c\/strong\u003e combining the \u003cstrong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"278\"\u003ependulous, terete‑leafed \u003cem data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"276\"\u003eParaphalaenopsis laycockii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"364\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003evigorous, high‑light loving Vanda‑alliance parent \u003cem data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eVanda Kouishiro Ikai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is an attractive plant that often shows a blend of both parents’ traits: elegant long or arching foliage from the \u003cem data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eParaphalaenopsis\u003c\/em\u003e side and vibrant, showy flowers influenced by the Vanda lineage. This hybrid typically grows well in hanging baskets or mounted culture, producing \u003cstrong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"686\"\u003efragrant, colorful blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e under \u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"745\"\u003ebright light and intermediate to warm conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. It makes a striking addition to collections of Vanda‑type and pendant orchids, combining robust growth with ornamental flowering characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"542\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"395\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"542\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"426\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eBright, \u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eindirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"498\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eVandas like high light intensity; avoid scorching direct midday sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"542\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eEast or filtered south light works well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"642\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"642\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eIntermediate to warm\u003c\/strong\u003e conditions (ideally around \u003cstrong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e18–30 °C \/ 65–86 °F\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eAvoid cold drafts and temperatures below ~15 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"768\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eKeep roots \u003cstrong data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"768\"\u003econsistently moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"853\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eWater frequently in warm weather (daily or every other day if mounted\/bare‑root)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eAllow roots to \u003cstrong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"907\"\u003edry slightly between waterings\u003c\/strong\u003e in cooler conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"944\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"984\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eHigh humidity\u003c\/strong\u003e (60–80% is ideal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eUse humidity trays or humidifier if indoors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eAir Circulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eGood airflow is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003every important\u003c\/strong\u003e to prevent rot and disease\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1182\"\u003eEspecially critical with high humidity and dense foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eGrowing Medium \/ Mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003eExcellent candidates for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003ehanging baskets\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003emounted culture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eIf potted, use a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003every open, fast‑draining mix\u003c\/strong\u003e (coarse bark, charcoal)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003eAllow roots to hang freely for best airflow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eUse a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003ebalanced, dilute orchid fertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e during active growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eFeed lightly but regularly (e.g., weekly at quarter strength)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003eFlowering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eThis cross tends to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003ebloom under 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