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Originally Posted by Paphluvr
I know you're having a problem with a sparce root system, but the thing that seems to be overlooked is the fact that if the plant was able to just fall out of the pot it wasn't secure enough to encourage new root growth. Any wobble of the plant in the mix when it is handled will bruise emerging root tips. It needs to be secure! Have you ever used pot clips?
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The plant was pretty secure in a basket. But I recently removed the basket because it was obstructing growth of one of the roots. It was also bought in a vase so I had it growing in a vase but thought maybe some air circulation would be good for the plant so I put it in a larger but empty ceramic pot. I don’t even know how it fell out of it. It’s pretty deep
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Originally Posted by estación seca
Vandas need a lot of water and a lot of air at the roots. If you grow it in a pot, use large chunks of medium so there is a lot of air circulation, and water 1-3 times per week depending on your conditions. Don't let it wobble, as mentioned above.
If you grow them bare-root, you need to water at least once a day, and the roots need to stay wet for a while to absorb water.
Some people can grow them in full water culture. I can't. I can grow them in vases by soaking the roots overnight every day or two.
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It’s grown bare root. The instructions that came with it said soak for 30 minutes twice a week. However, the last 4 months I had it growing in FWC which yielded 3 new roots. These roots were doing well in water until they didn’t. The plant grew simultaneously another 4 wonderful roots, one of which is now damaged. Since FWC didn’t work too well I started watering it every 3 days or so. I was looking at the root color, watering it when roots look whitish.
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Originally Posted by Mr Cattleya
Hello!
Sorry to hear about your accident. I have a Vanda that I'm currently growing outside. It's hanging from the deck and seems to be doing well. New roots all over. It's been outside since spring and I'll take it back inside when it starts to get cold. Sorry for the bad pic.
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You got a beautiful plant! I am scared to take it outside as I have wild birds and squirrels hanging around the house.
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Any recommendations on how to secure the plant? Should I buy a new basket? What are those pot clips? Thank you, guys!
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