Waling-waling, the queen of Philippine orchids

By Ma. Isabel Ongpin

Oct 08, 2021 12:04 am

AS expected, in September in Manila and suburbs, the queen of Philippine orchids, whose official name is Vanda sanderiana but whose native name is waling-waling, bloomed in my garden.

Waling-waling is conceded to be one of the most beautiful orchids in the world. Note that the family Orchidaceae has many beautiful orchids, but the waling-waling stands out for its spectacular form, color and size. It has played a major role in orchid hybridization, which makes it a recognized and acclaimed orchid.

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