You might have been better off using the glass vase with a layer of some inorganic material (pebbles, leca, etc) about 5-6 cm deep in the bottom and putting 2.5 cm or so of water in, then set the plant on top. You could then use a sprayer to wet the roots as needed and the added humidity should encourage new root growth without the plant actually being wet in any way.
I might think about setting the plastic pot inside a large terracotta bulb pot. I would soak this terracotta pot each time you water. It should hold moisture quite well.
I have everything crossed for your Vanda. Question, when using the grow lights to lengthen daylight, on our DULL days would it help to turn the lights on during the day, as well as at the end of the day. Hope this makes sense.
I asked an orchidfriend from my orchidsociety why my roots of my Vandas die back. He said i should watch out with fertizer! Especial in winter. Mine are doing it much better now, but still have some ways to go. He should know what he is talking about, as headhunted to Ansu orchids ( it's a big Vanda nursery )here in the Netherlands.
The main reason my roots stop growing in Winter is the same as the rest of the plant - days too short and too cold. As with all orchids, feeding when not in active growth will often damage roots.
I’m really interested to see the progression of this plant. You really approached the stem base aggressively- I’ve not seen the stripping of the stem done on a vanda - but maybe I lead a sheltered life. Happy growing!
You might have been better off using the glass vase with a layer of some inorganic material (pebbles, leca, etc) about 5-6 cm deep in the bottom and putting 2.5 cm or so of water in, then set the plant on top. You could then use a sprayer to wet the roots as needed and the added humidity should encourage new root growth without the plant actually being wet in any way.
Good luck and I am keeping my fingers and toes crossed that she will do well!
It wasn't doing well before but this should be better. It will allow the roots to hydrate fully but not stay wet all the time.
I might think about setting the plastic pot inside a large terracotta bulb pot. I would soak this terracotta pot each time you water. It should hold moisture quite well.
I hope this will work 🤞. Good luck! 🍀😊.
It should do. Growing Vandas in lower temps is never going to be easy.
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Looks good, hope it starts showing signs of life as soon as it warms up.
Best way to grow Vandas is outside in Florida !
Nice work
Thanks.
I have everything crossed for your Vanda. Question, when using the grow lights to lengthen daylight, on our DULL days would it help to turn the lights on during the day, as well as at the end of the day. Hope this makes sense.
Yes it would if they didn't cost anything to run.
I asked an orchidfriend from my orchidsociety why my roots of my Vandas die back.
He said i should watch out with fertizer! Especial in winter.
Mine are doing it much better now, but still have some ways to go. He should know what he is talking about, as headhunted to Ansu orchids ( it's a big Vanda nursery )here in the Netherlands.
The main reason my roots stop growing in Winter is the same as the rest of the plant - days too short and too cold. As with all orchids, feeding when not in active growth will often damage roots.
I love Vandas but they are a nightmare to hydrate and even worse to put somewhere
I’m really interested to see the progression of this plant. You really approached the stem base aggressively- I’ve not seen the stripping of the stem done on a vanda - but maybe I lead a sheltered life. Happy growing!
It will be interesting to see how it progresses.
Best grown outside in Florida !
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