Drooping leaves after buying

[Johnml]

Serious question. I’ve been into orchids many years ago and an getting the bug. Anyway, I’ve actually bought two vandas at Lowes with small decent root systems and easy had a spike. Within a week of getting home the bottom leaves droop. I water frequently throughout the day and have them hanging under a small oak tree.


I just visited Vandamaniacs orchid and spent the most I’ve ever spent on a vanda and don’t want it to follow. Seems under my tree should be ideal with a lot of filtered sun. The tree is on the west side of my house so it gets sun pretty much all day. Is it possible the leaves aren’t blocking the sun enough?


What am I doing wrong?