Vanda wightii

Vanda wightii is an epiphytic orchid which is endemic to the Western Ghats in the states of Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu in India and can be distinguished by its curved leaves. It is quite rare in the wild and in cultivation.

 The plant blooms during October to November and stays on the plant for at least three weeks. The flowers give off a spicy fragrance as soon as the sun goes down. They are about 4 cm across and 4.5 cm in length and are distinguished by a clear white lip with a yellow throat. The white lip and the fragrance at dusk may indicate that it is pollinated by a nocturnal insect.

Vanda wightii can be grown in tessellata like conditions with roots exposed to air movement and dappled sunlight at 50%.