How to save a found Vanda?

[makromolekula]

Today i was strolling around with my boyfriend and I found two Vandas by the bin. Somebody left them there maybe hoping somebody would find them.
Without thinking I took them home and now I am trying to breath and focus because I dont know what to do with them.
I have 10 phals which are doing great but I know it is nothing to be very proud of because they grow relatively easy.
Thing is I didnt even know what type of orchids they were untill I googled it up.
It is very very cold in Slovakia and I dont know how long were they left there. They seem to have good and huge root system and many "levels" of leaves.
Please can you help me what to do with them now, I think I need to act very quickly if i want to save them. according to my research it seems they are hard to grow so I would pass them to somebody more experienced but now I want to make sure for I did everything i could to save them.
Thanks a lot, you are my angels.

[Archimedes]

Check this link out. I've found this website to be quite helpful when dealing with new species.

OrchidWeb.com: Orchid Learning Center - Vanda Care

I am by no means an expert, but I do have several young vandas. When I made the jump from phals to vandas, I found they need quite a bit more light and enjoy having their roots misted.

[trdyl]

Hello!

Here is a link to a very good thread. I have started growing Vandas in this way and they really seem to like it.

Vandas in Glass Vases

[makromolekula]

Thank you guys. Tmrw I am going a vase hunting)Will let you know how it goes

[BobInBonita]

Vandas in Florida are actually much easier than Vandas in Slovakia. Hopefully by the bin they weren't exposed to freezing temperatures. Mine live outdoors all year, and I only protect when temps go below 40 F. There is quite a bit of range within the Vandas in terms of what they will tolerate. Guessing about winter in Slovakia, they will probably want the brightest light you can give them (much more than your phals). Mine get several hours of direct sun (not around noon though) here in Florida where the sun is much more direct. Keeping them from dehydrating will probably be your second issue. The vase technique is intriguing, but because of the conditions here, I've never tried it - obviously others have great luck.

Best of luck and show us pictures when they bloom!

[katierkincaid]

Can you post a pic?

[camille1585]

Good luck with them! While Vandas are harder in your area of Europe than in FL or southern Europe, they are not impossible to grow. Give them as much light as you can, and next summer you can stick them outside in full sun or very light shade.

[makromolekula]

I have bought vases today, taking them on bus with me, but what i wouldnt do for themNow I am going to remove all dead roots and try to find best light spot for them. Will post some pics later.

[makromolekula]

Promised pictures. I am concerned about that yellowish parts...

[Daethen]

My guess is only time will tell. Hopefully they hadn't sat out that long and will recover. Nice fish tank by the way.