Mounting = dry orchids

[Vanda lover]

Originally Posted by Priya_H

I watered them everyday really well, multiple times. Soaking the corks etc. But after a few hours, they would dry out. I think Toronto is a low humid place and specially my home. It's also well insulated so I hardly have to turn on the heat. It's airy and very bright though. The orchids in the pots are doing good. It was just these 2 (they were great before as well)

And guess what? I repotted them after taking them off the mounts right? A couple of hrs later I noticed the roots on both plants have REALLY plumped up!! All nice and bright green! I think mounting, in my environment, is not possible. They'll be more happy in pots. Immediately started showing signs of improvement so I'm kinda glad I repotted them!

Toronto has high humidity. I grew up there. During the winter when it is bitterly cold the humidity drops dramatically. That is when you need a humidifier. The dryness isn't necessary from your heating system.