Vanda Blooming Problems

[tucker85]

Are you saying that you water once a week? Vandas usually need to be watered more often than that. I water mine almost every morning but every other day would be alright also. I probably wouldn't use bloom and blossom on vandas. They grow continuously, even when they're blooming. I think bloom and blossom is more appropriate for orchids that have a growing season and a blooming season. I've also read that you want to face vandas so that the flat side faces the light. In other words the leaves should point perpendicular to the light. Just suggestions. Good luck.

[Vanda lover]

Originally Posted by tucker85

Are you saying that you water once a week? Vandas usually need to be watered more often than that. I water mine almost every morning but every other day would be alright also. I probably wouldn't use bloom and blossom on vandas. They grow continuously, even when they're blooming. I think bloom and blossom is more appropriate for orchids that have a growing season and a blooming season. I've also read that you want to face vandas so that the flat side faces the light. In other words the leaves should point perpendicular to the light. Just suggestions. Good luck.

I agree. Vandas like to dry out quickly but should be watered again before they are bone dry. If they get too dry they will abort a spike.

[Jim from Naples]

Thank you - all -for the suggestions and well-wishes.

The plants are all hanging in small baskets from the top of the lanai. No medium in the baskets. Roots drape down (and in one case are now over 6 feet long - it's nearing the ground now - should I trim them back at some point?) I will step up the watering as you suggest. Should I also increase the feedings from the once a week I've been doing or is once a week sufficient?

[Gage]

Originally Posted by Jim from Naples

Thank you - all -for the suggestions and well-wishes.

The plants are all hanging in small baskets from the top of the lanai. No medium in the baskets. Roots drape down (and in one case are now over 6 feet long - it's nearing the ground now - should I trim them back at some point?) I will step up the watering as you suggest. Should I also increase the feedings from the once a week I've been doing or is once a week sufficient?

I would water thoroghly daily and feed weekly. If the roots get too long to handle, you can always loop them back around in a bundle and tie the bundle. I would not cut the roots if you can avoid it.