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Old 02-23-2019, 01:32 PM
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Ahhh! They are the experts!!!!!!! Trust them! And they do look MUCH better in the new photos!

I too am wondering if the floppy leaves are just due to the type of plant and that's just regular or if you guys think they will perk back up???

Also! Do Vandas stems/base (where the roots grow) always look so dried and worn????

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And how long are those roots really!?!????? So guys, when you have roots SO long, how do you keep them from becoming desiccated if they won't stay/fit in the basket?? Are you left constantly spraying the roots non stop, everyday???

Don't feel bad Kilmiquix! I too wasn't too sure from the first photos! I probably would have been a little concerned too! It's amazing how many differences there are between orchid alliances! Very educational for me too so thank you for that!!
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Old 02-23-2019, 01:36 PM
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The one with the black spot looks like prior sunburn to me. I have one that sunburned badly when I moved it and thought it would be a bit shadier than it turned out. Whoops. Since mine was a freebie, I just whacked off the offending leaves (which was about half the plant) and moved forward. It's doing fine. (yes, Emma, they can look that way... especially if ya chop off a bunch of leaves.)

Frankly I have no business raising a Vanda with my climate/culture. But it appears to be at least surviving anyway.

Not that I'm suggesting you do this, but with time either the new leaves won't look like they've survived a tornado, or it's just the nature of the particular plant. MrRotter seems to suggest that from his search. If after time you don't like the look, just pay it forward and make a note.
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Huh! So strange!! I don't know...I guess that makes sense...just like a Phal, their stem will just continue to grow!
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Some Vandas always have reflexed leaves like that.
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Condition is pretty common for recent imports.

The 'floppy' leaves are not going to straighten out, but they are still live and contributing to plant growth.
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