Vanda leaf problems

[datperson12345]

Just received this orchid as a substitute because the 1st one they sent to me died from a virus.

I have no idea what's wrong with it, it has weird wrinkled brown marks on it and i'm not sure if it's mechanical damage or not.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

It was not receiving enough water at some point in time during the development of those leaves.

[datperson12345]

should i soak it in water so it can get the water it needs?

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

How is the Vanda being grown?

[WhiteRabbit]

I don't have experience with Vandas, but generally, foliage that shows signs of underwatering while they were developing cannot be "fixed" ... with proper care, new foliage will be fine

[datperson12345]

it's in leca because i read somewhere that they like their roots dry, i water it at least every other day and i spray the arial roots if i don't.

The leaves have brown marks, could this be sunburn?do vandas like the full sun?

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Because the brown marks are not visible in the photo, it's hard for anybody to say whether or not it is sunburn or not.

Vandas do not like full sun. Under the full sun here in Los Angeles, all my Vandas would be very dead in about a couple of weeks.

The sun should be bright, but still filtered.