Papilionanda ‘Paksorn Fragrance’ Blooming Size

Meet Papilionanda ‘Paksorn Fragrance’—a collector-favourite that blends dramatic colour with a delightful scent. The flowers open in clusters with deep maroon, lightly tessellated petals and a glowing magenta lip, creating a striking contrast that reads beautifully in person and in photos. Plants are vigorous and rewarding with good light and regular feeding.

Why you’ll love it

• Fragrant blooms with a sweet, floral perfume

• High contrast colours: rich maroon petals + vivid magenta lip

• Multiple flowers per spike for an impressive display

• Vigorous Vanda-alliance growth; responds fast to good light and feed

• Ideal centerpiece for bright balconies, patios, or bright indoor spots near a sunny window

Care (easy, practical)

• Light: Bright, filtered to soft direct light.

• Water: Water thoroughly; allow media/roots to approach dryness between waterings. Increase frequency in hotter, drier weather.

• Feeding: Balanced orchid fertilizer at low strength, more often during active growth.

• Airflow: Prefers good air movement around roots and foliage.

Plant details

• Type: Papilionanda (Vanda alliance) hybrid

• Grex/Cultivar: Papilionanda ‘Paksorn Fragrance’

• Growth habit: Upright, monopodial with aerial roots

• Potting: Best in baskets/net pots or coarse Vanda media; can be grown bare-root if humidity is adequate

• Bloom colour: Maroon petals with magenta lip; patterned tessellation

• Fragrance: Sweet floral

What you’ll receive

A healthy, well-established Papilionanda ‘Paksorn Fragrance’ plant grown by Pots & Petals. Plants are shipped without buds/spikes by default to ensure safe transit.

Pro tips for best results

• Soak roots briefly before watering days to rehydrate and reduce runoff.

• Mist aerial roots in dry weather.

• Rotate the plant weekly so growth stays symmetrical.