You can grow almost all Vandas any way you wish, as long as you water accordingly. On a mount, you should water at least every other day (daily if the plant is placed full sun).
If you place it in a basket with some kind of mix, you can stretch the watering schedule a little. Here (New Jersey, USA), I use spaghnum in a basket, and water 2-3 times a week in summer, and 1-2 times a week in winter.
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