Vanda Red Gem (Vanda merrillii × Vanda curvifolia)

Vanda Red Gem, E.Iwanaga 1962 (RHS)

The orchid Vanda Red Gem is a hybrid in the Vanda genus. registered with the Royal Horticultural Society by E.Iwanaga in 1962. Registered parents are Vanda merrillii × Vanda curvifolia. The key influencing species of this hybrid are Vanda merrillii (50.00% section: Deltoglossa ) Vanda curvifolia (50.00% section: Ascocentrum ) listed in order of their genetic contribution.