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2Likes This is a discussion on Vanda Orchid within the New Growers: Ask the Senior Members forums, part of the New Growers category; I was given a vanda orchid about a month ago. It does not have blooms, ...

Real NameWendy BatesonMy Grow AreaSunroomJoin DateJan 2012GenderLocationCentral New JerseyPosts6 Vanda Orchid

I was given a vanda orchid about a month ago. It does not have blooms, and appears to be potted in a charcoal like substance. A little while ago, one of my cats knocked the orchid pot over, spilling the potting medium. I then noticed that all the vanda's roots seem shriveled. It has no healthy roots at all. What can I do? Shall I re-pot it into the same charcoal substance, or should I use corks? I saw a suggestion about corks on one of the other forums. I am very concerned about theses dry and shriveled roots. HELP!

Sounds like it is a watering issue instead of potting issue. I don't believe cork will hold any more moisture than charcoal. You could try some redwood bark or perhaps coconut husk chunks, but the best bet in my opinion would be to increase watering, make sure you vanda gets lots of air movement, and see if it doesn't improve. Vandas like to drink and feed, but need to dry off quickly. They need good humidity as well.

cheers,
BD

Real NameWendy BatesonMy Grow AreaSunroomJoin DateJan 2012GenderLocationCentral New JerseyPosts6

Thanks BD. Will follow your advice! Can you tell me if it is normal for Vanda roots to look all withered? It looks healthy enough above the root line.

Thanks BD. Will follow your advice! Can you tell me if it is normal for Vanda roots to look all withered? It looks healthy enough above the root line.Well, I can only tell you that I have some vandas that have withered/ woody looking roots and some that have thick, white roots. All of mine require lots of water and need to dry off quickly.

cheers,
BD

Real NameWendy BatesonMy Grow AreaSunroomJoin DateJan 2012GenderLocationCentral New JerseyPosts6

Great news! I am watering and air circulating and sunning and hoping for the best! Thanks for your help!

Real NameJasonMy Grow AreaUnder LightsFavorite Orchid(s)PhragmapediumJoin DateNov 2010LocationPhiladelphiaPosts129

What you might want to try is putting it in a vase without potting mix. I grow under lights and my humidity levels tend to be low, which isn't good for growing vandas. I have a blue vanda I purchased about four years ago and it struggled in my house for the first few years. The roots shriveled, the leaves were always weak and it wasn't putting out new growths. I then read online about growing vandas in vases. I can post a picture if you'd like but it's been in a vase now for two years and it's growing new roots like crazy! It also bloomed for the first time in four years last month. This method might not be for everyone but if you have low humitidy like I do it might be worth trying. Good luck!

Jason

Real NameWendy BatesonMy Grow AreaSunroomJoin DateJan 2012GenderLocationCentral New JerseyPosts6

Thanks Jason - lucky you to have blooms - I'l love to see a picture of yours, then I'll know (hopefully) what I have to look forward to!! I'm now putting my vanda outside for morning sunshine (central NJ), and when it is in the house, I have a humidifier running, so hopefully, the conditions are good. I have a number of phals, an oncidium, and 3 baby dendrobiums (have been putting the baby denbrobiums outside with the vanda too). I will (in the next couple of weeks) have a greenhouse, so I'm thrilled that I'll be able to put my orchids in their new home. Hopefully I'll be able to control their different needs!

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Dancing lady leaf question

This is a discussion on Dancing lady leaf question within the New Growers: Ask the Senior Members forums, part of the New Growers category; the leaves were bought this way...i was just wondering what happened and if i should ...

My Grow AreaWindowsillFavorite Orchid(s)Zygo, Phal, Oncidium, MiltoniaJoin DateMay 2012GenderLocationLas Vegas NVPosts40 Dancing lady leaf question

Don't be concerned. Some of it is mechanical damage from moving the plant around. It looks like a large critter took a couple of bites out of it also but, what ever it was, it's probably no longer on the plant.

My Grow AreaWindowsillFavorite Orchid(s)Zygo, Phal, Oncidium, MiltoniaJoin DateMay 2012GenderLocationLas Vegas NVPosts40

Wonderful thank you! the flower looks amazing otherwise so great that makes me happy.

Agreed. Looks like it got beat up a bit, no worries.

cheers,
BD

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Odonto/Oncidium hybrid Second stock question?????

This is a discussion on Odonto/Oncidium hybrid Second stock question????? within the New Growers: Ask the Senior Members forums, part of the New Growers category; I was just wondering if anyone knows how soon the second stock should follow as ...

My Grow AreaWindowsillFavorite Orchid(s)Zygo, Phal, Oncidium, MiltoniaJoin DateMay 2012GenderLocationLas Vegas NVPosts40

There really is no way to tell how fast they will develop or if at the same time. I have some types that bloom nearly all the flowers at once, while others bloom a few at a time. I think it tends to be the plants normal habits and how often and how much you fertilize them.

If nothing else, orchids teach us patience.

cheers,
BD

I don't understand what you mean by stock ? Are you talking about a second flower stem ( which we always call flower spikes) from the same bulb ?Or do you mean another bulb ? Whatever you mean, there is no way of increasing the number of buds and flowers on any one stem (spike) except by growing iut better in the future.
And that is exactly what we are all trying to do with all our orchids !

My Grow AreaWindowsillFavorite Orchid(s)Zygo, Phal, Oncidium, MiltoniaJoin DateMay 2012GenderLocationLas Vegas NVPosts40

Hmm...curious to me is there is clearly more wrong information than correct. I have read that on pbulb orchids the spike is called a stock. And that Phals are called spikes. I have read more than several websites that have used both words but I'm glad I've been told. The last thing I need is for someone to think I'm worse an amateur than I already am. I own a Zygo and the info I read said nothing but the words using "stock" I've always called my Phals stems spikes so thank you for
clarifying the difference and that stock isn't a term at all.
The spike in question is on the other bulb. There are 2 tiny buds on top the spike so I was hoping I could make it grow more than what's already in plain view. Just curious of what's possible.

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What is the bumpy lumps on my Rlc Island Charm x Cat.Memoria Schultz flower?

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Got a Vanda as a free gift--can I even grow it in PA?

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Real NameJennMy Grow AreaSunroomFavorite Orchid(s)Whatever's in bloom today!Join DateApr 2012GenderLocationPennsylvaniaPosts10 Got a Vanda as a free gift--can I even grow it in PA?

I received an orchid shipment today in the mail, and it included a small bare root Vanda as a free gift. Everything I've researched about these says you need to mount them or hang them, then soak the roots every day. They also need bright light. I live in PA, my orchids are all indoors, and I have no means of mounting this properly without soaking the carpet beneath it when I water it.

When I was thinking about the conditions this orchid likes, it occurred to me that it might be happy in these "water balls" I purchased. The balls soak up water, then slowly release it as the plant needs it. I'm thinking this might work for the Vanda because the roots could get to the air in between the balls, but the roots would have access to moisture in a continuous high-humidity environment.

Light is another issue altogether, but I'd just like someone's take on whether you think this "water ball" idea would even work. I don't want to kill the little guy within the first 48 hours! So this is what it looks like right now, on the windowsill where it would be grown, in a vase with water balls. I'd love to hear your thoughts!

I don't see why it shouldn't work, though I've never used the water balls before. But I see that you have a very healthy looking, spiking dendrobium next to it. Where I live, dendrobes and vanda thrive under the same conditions. Vandas are tough and not likely to die in the next 48 hours. Any way that young vanda plant looks extremely healthy to me. Have you considered using bark for the growing medium?

Orchids are very eloquent.They tell their master by their appearance , how they are treated.
H.G. Reichenbach

Real NameJennMy Grow AreaSunroomFavorite Orchid(s)Whatever's in bloom today!Join DateApr 2012GenderLocationPennsylvaniaPosts10

Thanks! I was actually under the impression that bark was undesirable for Vandas. Are people successfully growing them in bark? If so, I'll give it a try.

My Grow AreaPorch/Patio.Favorite Orchid(s)VandaJoin DateApr 2012GenderLocationLos Angeles, CAPosts15

nice free gift! did they tell you the hybrid or species name? i live in california where it is very dry, and have kept a vanda relative alive for a long time in large grade orchid bark. i mist the aerial roots regularly as well as a good soaking once to twice a week depending on temperatures. it lives outside in warm months, and comes inside in cool months. i have tried mounting in the past, but everything dessicates eventually. i have never used (or even heard) of these water balls. vanda roots do like to dry out some between waterings, so if those balls are really wet all the time, it might eventually cause a problem with root-rot. if they are just damp, you might be just fine. i have seen a trend in europe with vandas where people grow them in glass vases, with no media at all. you fill the vase with water for 20 minutes or so, then dump it out. but you have to do it every day i think for optimum care. i have recently been buying small vandas and potting them up in different methods to see what does best for my dry weather. keep us posted on how they do, i'd love to see if these water balls do well.

Looks good to me too. Happy vanda growing!

cheers,
BD

Hi Jenn! I must say that considering the circumstances coeruleo grows his Vandaceous orchid under he is giving you some good information and advice. I would only add that you should keep a eye out and see if this plant starts putting out new roots and eventually leaves. Coeruleo's advice about allowing for some drying of the roots is right on, so I would check the roots from time to time to make sure they are not constantly wet. Good luck with these 'balls' and I hope they work out well. Look forward to hearing about your cultural results in the future. AL

Real NameLeaf MiteMy Grow AreaWindowsillFavorite Orchid(s)Catts, Angs, fragrant orchidsJoin DateSep 2010LocationOhioPosts90

I use plastic vanda baskets and lava rock and set the baskets on plastic square plates. No mess, the vandas are happy, and I don't need to water daily.
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Real NameLeaf MiteMy Grow AreaWindowsillFavorite Orchid(s)Catts, Angs, fragrant orchidsJoin DateSep 2010LocationOhioPosts90

That is a strap-leaf Vanda and they will bloom even grown indoors. I keep mine in a south-facing window during winter and put them out for the summer.
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