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WALING-WALING ORCHIDS BEARS FLOWERS EARLY WHEN RAISED AT HIGH ALTITUDE: SAYS STUDY

The production of flowers for waling-waling (Vanda sanderiana Reichb.) depends on the location where they’re to be raised. If they’re grown in lower elevation, chances are they’ll only bear few flowers. 

An initial experiment on the culture of waling-waling under different elevations tends to show that elevation has a bearing on the blooming of the plants. The plants grown under 300 meters above sea level (MASL) and below have been observed to bear flowers in July to August, the usual blooming period of waling-waling. 

Those grown under an elevation of 750 meters above sea level bear flowers in September to November while those grown at 1,000 meters above sea level flowers in November to December. 

The experiment was conducted by Angel Puentespina, big grower of waling-waling and ornamental plants of Davao City, Philippines. 

Puentespina used 500 three-to-four year old waling-waling plants per treatment. The plants were selected so that they were of the same age and quality. 

These were first bloomers which were adequately cared for before and during the experiments. The plants were properly fertilized, treated against pests and diseases. Dead leaves were pruned regularly to maintain the plant stand. 

The first batch was grown at the Malagos Garden of the Puentespinas which has an elevation of 300 meters above sea level (MASL). The second batch was raised at Cadalian, with an elevation of 750 MASL, and the third batch was brought to Carmen in Mt. Apo with an elevation of 1,000 MASL. 

In each location, the plants were placed under net shade. Normal watering and  fertilization were observed. So with pests and diseases control measures. 

With the positive results of Mr. Puntespina’s experiment, home gardeners can avail of continuous waling-waling in bloom longer the whole year round.

Nursery operators can enjoy a good price of their waling-waling in bloom, since its easy to sell when the plants are in bloom. Waling-waling with flowers commands a high price tag. 

If major events are to be held for horticulturist during off-season, say December, their will be always available supply of the plants with flowers. Nurseryman can grow the flower in advance for the said special events in the highland, where flowering can be induced. 

Normally, waling-waling bear flowers during the months of July to August, Philippine condition. With this new study, anytime of the year waling-waling can bear flower if grown in the specified sea level elevation result of the study. 

Because of the great demand for this plant, the future for better investment in waling-waling production is a key factor to engage in commercial basis that will lead to the application of the said study to future horticulturist and nurseryman. 

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Cris Ramasasa, Freelance writer, writes about home gardening and Internet marketing tips. You can get a copy of his latest ebook “How to get started in Flower Gardening” and “Vegetable Gardening Made Easy”.  You can also get lots of tips, Free articles, and bonuses at: www.crisramasasa.com

 

 

 

 

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Cris Ramasasa is a retired Horticulture teacher for 29 years and Freelance writer. Writes home gardening tips and resources. Written ebooks titled: How To Get Started In Flower Gardening and Vegetable Gardening Made Easy.

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