Vanda losing leaves - Orchid Board

timi0613 · #1 01-10-2011, 03:41 AM

Hi,
I've bought a hanging Vanda recently, but it started to lose its leaves from the roots up. All the leaves that fell off were a bit damaged and they turned yellow and then dried. Now i put it in a glass vase but it looks funny with the part where there are no leaves. Can I do anything so that the leaves grow back there or is that part just going to stay without leaves?
Thanks for your answers.
Timi

trdyl · #2 01-10-2011, 04:19 AM

Welcome to OB Timi!

Unfortunately the lost leaves will not grow back. Since you put it in the vase have the roots started growing?

Zoi2 · #3 01-10-2011, 04:30 AM

Hello and welcome to the OB
Joann

timi0613 · #4 01-10-2011, 05:02 AM

Hi Ted,
well, I've put it in vase this morning. there's a new leaf growing on it and the roots seem to be strong (i haven't figured out how to post a pic yet). I guess'I'll just have to wait and see what happens.
Timi

CTB · #5 01-10-2011, 05:39 AM

Once your vanda has lost it's leaves they are gone. In time it will grow roots above the bare spot and when you have a couple that are about three inches long you can cut the bare spot off. Usually a chill will start those lower leaves falling. But maybe just a change in enviroment did it. The vase will give the roots the humidity they need, an soon winter will be over, I hope.

trdyl · #6 01-10-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by timi0613

Hi Ted,
well, I've put it in vase this morning. there's a new leaf growing on it and the roots seem to be strong (i haven't figured out how to post a pic yet). I guess'I'll just have to wait and see what happens.
Timi

Have you read the Vandas in Glass Vases Thread yet?