Vandas in Glass Vases

[roy uk]

thanks nick
I noticed that if I left half inch of water in base for 1 or 2 days, tips die back ,drain right out after a soak they grow on well.
regards roy.

[Buds!]

Oh my goodness, your vandas are beautiful!
Congrats on the fabulous blooms!
Is the larger one Princess Mikasa Blue?
I just love blue vandas! What is the name of the smaller one? The contast between the dark lip and lighter petals is just wonderful.
My Vanda Blue Magic is in spike just after 5 weeks in the vase!
I hope to show some results soon!
Thank you so much for sharing! We really enjoy your photos!


The beginning of a new spike!

[roy uk]

Hi Buds
sorry I have no name for the dark one, It flowers well 2 stems at christmas and 2 now,it looks very mutch like my blue magic ,when that flowers I will check the pictures.
The pale one is ascda kultana X van pure wax. Sorry the picks are not good I have better but the wrong ones got posted.
Regards Roy

[Tindomul]

Those are gorgeous Vandas Roy! Inspires me for sure!

[nenella]

stunning flowers & plants can't believe the tons of roots! WOW ! congratulations! how long have you had these?

[Cookiemonster]

Wow great growing!
I have been trying for about 3 weeks now to find vases that will fit my pretty vandas and NO avail. I have 5 right now-- and I've killed two

I've been just about everywhere, the problem is that my roots are going just about everywhere, and dont want to break roots on a plant that is struggling- because of my dry conditions I'd like to keep them in a vase and not hanging free- No matter how high I keep the humidifier on for it wont get higher than 40% humidity...


If anyone has any advice suggestions, please please let me know.
Thanks
Suzie

[nenella]

hi Suzie, 'normally' if you soak them long enough the roots become alot more flexible....but you need to have the vase for it first... How big are your plants/roots?
have you tried IKEA? ..good luck in finding some vases

[Brookpoint]

Originally Posted by nenella

hi Suzie, 'normally' if you soak them long enough the roots become alot more flexible....but you need to have the vase for it first... How big are your plants/roots?
have you tried IKEA? ..good luck in finding some vases

I bought a dozen large plastic vases with a small neck at a wholesale flower distributor for a beach party., (no glass). If anyone is looking for large vases at a good price I suggest you try that. Bett

[cirillonb]

I did not give the name but around here there is an excellent selection of vases at A.C.Moore and Michaels.
Also, the floral section of at least 1 grocery store is willing to sell vases. (same ones as the above stores but more expensive.)
I've also found them at thrift shops
Secondly, I know it is sacrilegious but If you are so blessed with roots, consider trimming them. At least one on line person recommends trimming a quarter of the roots routinely. She suggests it stimulates root branching. I'm not sure about that but I doubt it would hurt to do a little haircut.
Nick

[Bird Song Farm]

If you have a T.J. Maxx store in the area I've found some nice vases there.
AL