V. Pachara Delight won't bloom

[Gage]

Originally Posted by cday2inflorida

Gage...The only thing about the moss, I tried it and found thrips right away. Keep an eye out. They can destroy young emerging spikes.

Oh yikes! I will keep an eye out!

[Paul Mc]

I don't grow Vanda's, but I know that patience is one of the biggest keys. Patience on the plant to do what it needs to do to build up energy to bloom, and patience with yourself when you have a learning curve or buds just dying to open after months of watching them develop. If nothing else, this hobby teaches patience, lol...

There is a lot of debate about the use of bloom booster, and many say it is not really needed. However, if your Vanda is not blooming then as others have stated it could be missing something. Humidity, the right lighting, watering, feeding, etc...

Moss is a good idea if you can't water daily, but you should just keep an eye on the roots to ensure that they don't get overloaded, and of course for possible insect infestations.

Sounds to me like you're doing exactly what you should, but you might want to try deviating from your current path with this plant just a fraction on some item to see if it has any affect.

I have several mounted orchids that have little to no moss on them. I find at this point in time that watering as soon as I get home seems to be working, even in 100F and more temperatures.

[fishmommy]

I soak my vandas in a bucket of water every day, and when it's hot (like now) I let them soak for a half hour or more to ensure they are getting a good drink. Even still, this particular vanda can be a bit tricky unless it has a really big root system to rely on.

[Gage]

Originally Posted by fishmommy

I soak my vandas in a bucket of water every day, and when it's hot (like now) I let them soak for a half hour or more to ensure they are getting a good drink. Even still, this particular vanda can be a bit tricky unless it has a really big root system to rely on.

Good to know. That makes me feel better because it actually does have an extensive root system. The roots amount to quite a bit more than the green part of the plant. So maybe that will work in my favor. I made sure I gave it an extra thorough watering this morning!

Patience... patience...

[tucker85]

Gage, another bluish/purple vanda that is a frequent bloomer for me is Ascda. Princess Mikasa 'Indigo'. I've had mine less than a year but it's bloomed every three months so far. There's a lady in Miami that says her large Princess Mikasa is almost always in bloom. Keep your eye out. Maybe you can find one at a reasonable price.

[Vanda lover]

I agree about the bloom formula. I feed mine weeky with a bloom formula, though perhaps yours is a more difficult bloomer. Sometimes watering more often just isn't convienient, so I have mine in a basket with charcoal and sphag. I water twice a week in summer, but our climate is much different than yours.

[Gage]

Forgot to mention that about a month ago I thought I saw a very tiny nub down at the base of a leaf, too small to photo, but it hasn't budged in a month...

[Queenslander]

Originally Posted by Gage

Forgot to mention that about a month ago I thought I saw a very tiny nub down at the base of a leaf, too small to photo, but it hasn't budged in a month...

Keep us informed about the 'nub' Gage.

[tucker85]

Good luck. I hope it's a spike.

[Gage]

Update: I started using seaweed suppliment along with a new fert, and within a couple of weeks the microscopic nub was super swollen. Now the spike is poking out about 1/2 an inch!