WATERING VANDA WHILE AWAY

[monet]

Hi every one,
I have a vanda manuvadee it is large and hangs in my conservatory. I water it in a bucket as it has very large roots. Has anyone any ideas to keep it watered for a few days has anyone got a small spraying system that has a timer. I would be grateful for any ideas please. It has a 12 flower stem very beautiful.
Monet.

[nenella]

I had the same idea...spraying system & timer....
Otherwise can you not leave it with a neighbour?

[monet]

Hi nenella,
Yes I usualy leave it will a nieghbour but she is away at the same time. I have just found an article leaving roots to grow into water in a container this sounds interesting apparently the roots dont rot if they grow into it. It will be interesting to see if anyone comes up with spraying system.
Monet.

[SOS]

You doubt its ability to survive a few days without water?

[monet]

Hi SOS,
Yes I dont know how long they survive without water.
Monet.

[rastafouni]

Hi Monet,

if it is really for a few days, don't worry at all.

[Lars Kurth]

A few days will be fine. If the weather will be hot while you are away, you could move the plant to a shadier position or put a bucket of water underneath such that it gets a bit more humidity.

[thakshila smith]

What is the temperature at night ?
Is it getting enough warmth while you are away?
use a large piece of jute soaked well and wrap it around the bulbs.
It will automatically get warm in the day time. I will add soaked coconut husks pieces in between to retain the moisture . But how to find it over there?
This will help you up to two days.

[neb]

A health plant should be fine fore a few days without water especially if you can move it to a location that is a little cooler out of the sun without much air movement

[monet]

Originally Posted by neb

A health plant should be fine fore a few days without water especially if you can move it to a location that is a little cooler out of the sun without much air movement

Thank you for your advice.