I'm officially a unhappy Vanda owner. It's sad to say considering that other than Phalaenopsis, Vanda's were my first orchid loves. I absolutely adore them with their exotic and unusual blooms and gorgeous hanging root systems, but, like most people, they're giving me one hell of a run for my money. I've only ever owned 2, one of which I lost late last year. It was basically reduced to a leafless brittle stalk of nothingness. I think a fungus got it... Anyways, I'm posting this because I need your help on ideas of how to take my Vanda Pachara's Delight out of her basket. Putting her in there was one of the biggest mistakes I've ever made in my orchid husbandry experience. She was shipped to me bare root and I had a extra basket that, like a fool, I decided to stick her in. Back then she was starting her new growing season so new roots came in and she grew around it somewhat. Now, I hate the idea of having a Vanda in a basket since I go to all these orchid shows and local nurseries and see the rows of Vandas hanging beautifully with nothing to hold up their creeping roots. I've heard about the risks involved in doing so, and I've heard one can let their Vanda sit in water so the roots peel off easily and I'd like to hear more on this. Also, If I decide not to remove her, I'd like to get some advice from experienced Vanda owners on how to restore my Pachara to her former rooty glory. I kinda screwed up on the "Vandas are heavy feeders" saying and apparently over fed cause it burned some of her roots and leaves. She's bloomed once before (she was shipped in bud) and I just want to make her healthy and happy again. I've attatched some links so you all can view her in her present state. By the way, I water her once a day till her roots are soaked (although it always seems so dry here in Florida and she dries right up) and I have'nt fed for months since that fertilizer burn I ccidentally inflicted upon her, and she gets full sun from about sunrise to mid-day. Let me know what you think, I'm always considering giving up on Vandas and just sticking with the Phals, and Catts.
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Thankyou!
Considering Taking the Risk of De-Basketing my Vanda...
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