My First Vanda

[nubiesan]

I purchased a vanda the other day; I have a collection of phalanopsis, dendrobiums, and cattleyas, but this is the first vanda.
I have seen conflicting advice about the care of these plants and don't know where to start.

I am in Southwest Florida; all my other orchids live outside on the lanai under the pool cage so the sunlight is filtered. The humidity is usually pretty high; we water them once a week by soaking for a few hours and fertilize maybe once a month.

I see that vandas don't like cold weather; we bring them all in once the forecast is for below 50 degrees. Are the vandas pickier?

The others are in potting medium. Should the vanda go in that as well or have the roots exposed in one of those slatted hanging baskets?

Are the light requirements closer to a cattleya or phalanopsis? These are in different areas on the lanai with the cattleyas in a place where they have more sunlight for a longer time.

Do they really need daily watering? Should they be misted or drenched?

Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks