Indoor 'Vanda House' progress - Orchid Board

mollycart1 · #1 03-26-2011, 01:50 PM

Hi, Everyone.

Back in March, 2009, I said my other half, Mike, "I have an idea!" He, at first walked away. But I drew the picture along with the measurement to convince him to make a 'Vanda house' for me. It was so cute. My Vandas thrived so well and I got inspired ( = I kept adding plants.

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March 1, 2009

Within 6 months, since the original 'house' got so crowed, the house got enlarged.

September 14, 2009

A year and a half later, as of today, it is completely FULL. Here are my options.

1. NO MORE PLANTS ( then I loose my 'membership', don't I?

2. Get rid of some plants sitting next the Vanda House, esp. my Phrags, which are really not doing well so I can add one more tray.
3. OR, move to Florida so that I can grow them outside.

March 25, 2011

Do y'all call it is a healthy hobby?

makaldoy · #2 03-26-2011, 05:38 PM

That's an "Exclusive" house for your vanda's

They must like the "centralized" humidity inside.

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Do y'all call it is a healthy hobby?

Ummm no, addiction? Yes! Hahaha yes because I'm addicted to vandas as well.

tucker85 · #3 03-26-2011, 05:51 PM

Wow! I'm very impressed. You must have the perfect environment for vandas in that enclosure. I live in South Florida where it's hot and humid and I can't grow vandas that look that healthy. Good job!

nenella · #4 03-26-2011, 08:00 PM

Your Vandas just ooze healthyness!
Good Growing!!!
What temps humidity do you keep them at etc etc?
maybe.. I can persuade my other half!

mollycart1 · #5 03-26-2011, 08:38 PM

Thanks, guys.

nenella, as for your question, High would be 70 -75F and I will try not go to below 55F in the coldest winter days. Otherwise, around 60F.