getting a vanda on saturday - now what?!

[andreamc]

i am getting a vanda and a cattalya on saturday and they have come from thailand! so i have been reading about vandas and some say they should just be put in a wooden crate - which i will build if they need that! my question is how big a box do i make? and is this really the way to grow them? thanks for helping me!!!

[mojomick]

I assume you are growing in a greenhouse? My Vanda's love high light so they are hanging up in wooden baskets near the roof. They need frequent water when growing in the basket. Lots of roots hanging.

[dounoharm]

the size of the 'box' is according to the size of the plant...you wouldnt put a baby in a huge pot! so lets see what you get then we can answer your question! i hope you are pleased with it!

[trdyl]

It would really depend on the size of the plant in question. Since your new to Vandas, you might want to read this post. I have found it very intriguing.

Vandas in Glass Vases

[andreamc]

thanks so much !!! cant wait for my vanda now!! who knew!!

[Hirschy]

you can also just let the roots dangle free without a basket??

[andreamc]

thanks for the awesome picture! i am not even sure what color i am getting but now i am excited to get my orchid!

[DelawareJim]

Originally Posted by Hirschy

you can also just let the roots dangle free without a basket??

Wow! Fabulous plants! Where is that?

Cheers.
Jim

[Donald]

Very interesting thread....Vanda in glass vases. I'm wondering what Ray's thoughts are on this.

[Hirschy]

hey jim, thanks! im in orlando and those are some of my plants (when it was still warm enough to keep them outside!)... i hope they all make it through the winter alright... right now i have about 20+ vandas that are living indoors!.. totally new to me, im used to just letting them get watered by the rain or a hose...