I'm new to Vanda's and have a quick question...

[Junebug]

Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

Man, I guess zone 6 gets really cold. I didn't realized it snowed where you are.

I assumed you were from the southern states in the parts where it didn't snow.

My advice was for the temperatures you gave.

If your area snows, your options are:

1. as is
2. potted

Freezing temperatures will definitely kill Vandas.

I highly advise that you post the state where you live in. It gives us a very good idea of what the temperatures and climates are like. Most of us (apparently, including me) either don't know what other people's USDA zoning is like or only know ours and those who are similar to ours are.

Another thing to consider are SPRING/SUMMER/FALL/WINTER TEMPERATURES AND CLIMATES not just the current one.

The United States is very diverse with a large multitude of macro and micro habitats.

I have to apologize for not being thorough enough with the advice I gave earlier. Lapse in judgement. That's why there are other people on the OB to give their input.

mmorehead is from Central WV, but Mr. or Ms. remains a question.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Originally Posted by Junebug

mmorehead is from Central WV, but Mr. or Ms. remains a question.

Well then...that area definitely does snow!

And, daaaang!!! I could only imagine what -9 F (-23 C) in the winter is like (I'm citing Wikipedia on this one as far as USDA zoning info is concerned). Most places here in the LA area don't get anywhere near that cold. Our winters dip down to 36 F at the lowest.

Like I said, you have to bring this plant inside once it starts getting very cold, especially when it snows.

Your particular hybrid of Vanda has cooler growing species that make up the plant. So you should be okay with growing them 55 F to 90 F.

[Grandma M]

I like that one very much.

I grow my vandas inside year round under high light (Michigan). The amount of light is very important.

Marilyn

[mmorehead]

Originally Posted by Junebug

mmorehead is from Central WV, but Mr. or Ms. remains a question.

My name is Michael and I live in Harrison County (city of Clarksburg), West Virginia. Thank you to everyone for all your help and kind comments. It is greatly appreciated!!!