Vanda rooting ?s

[JennS]

Janet, you are in luck! I happened to have a couple from about a week or two ago with me (I am at work). The first picture shows the two roots the developed after the spag. ball was left on for several weeks to maybe 2 months. I checked it at least once a week to make sure there was no rot or anything. The first root came much faster then the second root. After the first root got about 3/4 inch long, I removed the spag ball because I was afraid of it hindering it's growth. Then I left the spag in the bottom of the basket to increase humidty and hopefully encourage new roots. In the second picture you can see a new root that emerged between the very bottom set of leaves.

I have continued to leave the spag. in the bottom of the basket, even though it might not be necessary as it is pretty humid here, but I would definitely reocmmend it for anyone who doesn't have naturally high humidity in their growing area.

Let us know how it goes!

[JennS]

I took a few updated pics this weekend and just wanted to add them. I am pretty surprised to see the last post about a little over a month ago and then see how much has happened since then. I think these plants are just amazing!

[Blueszz]

That's amazing! The plants looks also much better hydrated in the newest pictures!

[Brookpoint]

Originally Posted by JennS

I just wanted to add another update. I have been trying to leave this plant alone and not check on it too much, but I have been making sure the spag is damp every morning. I know there are alot of debate with using spag on vanda roots, and I woudl not advise it on a healthy vanda, but because I cannot always mist more than one time a day and the plant was so donig so badly (see the first pic to see how badly shriveled it was) I decided to try somethign else.

Anyway, Sunday, I was coming in from admiring my orchids when I looked at the vanda in question and it had a bulge in it's pants! I mean a bulge in it's paper towel! HAHA.... Anyway, the root has more then doubled in size now. I dont' have any pics yet, but will get some soon. The other root looks OK, but this one has really taken off.

Additionally, the little green spot in the last 2 pictures has remained the same. It is a little bump that looks like it may become another root. Does anyone think it could become a root too from the pics? Thanks!

I had some phals, that were loosing all their roots due to being planted in spag. I cut off all but a few green nubs, and like you. wrapped the base in wet spag, lightly fastened with a twisty. Left these outside in the shade but with high humidity and sprayed them everyday. now have some roots that are looking healthy. will pot them in small bark soon.

[Brookpoint]

Originally Posted by JennS

I took a few updated pics this weekend and just wanted to add them. I am pretty surprised to see the last post about a little over a month ago and then see how much has happened since then. I think these plants are just amazing!

An amazing job of rerooting. Were there any viable roots on the vanda when you wrapped it in the spagh. Last night I broke the top growing portion of a 31/2 foot vanda off. No roots on this portion, This vanda has bloomed consistently 2 - 3 times a year, so not a good thing. I have followed your lead and am doing exactly the same with this poor broken top that is very healthy with perfect leaves. I am going to spray it often with a little super thrive in the water to encourage root growth. I live in s/w Florida, and it is hot enough to cook on the sidealk.
Did you keep you vanda in sun or shade? and what time of year did you have such good luck. Our growing conditions must be similar, since you are in Orlando. thanks for the advice, and for answering all my questions. Betty"

[akb]

Jens

I am having the same problem and i followed your instructions hopefully the vanda will root. it is half the size of yours so i am not sure if it has much strength to root but will try. very greatfull for your posting.

Did you use any special water with like orchid food or tab is ok?

Also do you think warm or cool temp is better.

[JennS]

I kept my plant is a little more shade than normal. When I wrapped it up it had two tiny little nubs that looked like they may be the beginning of some roots, but they hadn't even popped through the surface. During the time of year this was happening, it was very hot which allowed the spag to dry out daily. I would water in the am, it would be dry by day end and then I would just mist it lightly to give a slight bit of moisture to it. It succeeded, but eventually I lost the plant to other issues.

I have never used special water. Just regular tap or rainwater when I have it collected. I used superthrive when I fertilize and soaked with superthrive maybe once a week. A very little bit, but I did use some.

[Queenslander]

Originally Posted by Brookpoint

I had some phals, that were loosing all their roots due to being planted in spag. I cut off all but a few green nubs, and like you. wrapped the base in wet spag, lightly fastened with a twisty. Left these outside in the shade but with high humidity and sprayed them everyday. now have some roots that are looking healthy. will pot them in small bark soon.

I know this is a belated thread to ask you, Brooke, how long were your Phal. roots before you potted? I have tried the spag'n'bag with my Phal, which had hardly any roots left. I wrapped damp S.Moss around the base of the chid. inside an opened zip bag, left open for humidity. Some little nubbins are appearing when I peaked in. But how long were your roots on your Phal before you potted it off? Did it survive?

[Queenslander]

Just bumping this up for a reply to Brook.

[Brookpoint]

Originally Posted by Queenslander

I know this is a belated thread to ask you, Brooke, how long were your Phal. roots before you potted? I have tried the spag'n'bag with my Phal, which had hardly any roots left. I wrapped damp S.Moss around the base of the chid. inside an opened zip bag, left open for humidity. Some little nubbins are appearing when I peaked in. But how long were your roots on your Phal before you potted it off? Did it survive?

I don't remember how long the roots were, but i would say at least an inch or so. It did not survive but at least I tried. r