Can Vandas be potted?

[RosieC]

I had one for about 18 months potted in large bark in a big pot. It seemed to work well but I had to be very careful to just dribble a small amount of water in every couple of days, rather than ever completely wetting the bark.

However I should point out that it died and I don't fully know why. I have a feeling it was tool cold and dark over a winter period when it was also flowering. However I can't rule out that it was growing it in bark that just wan't a long term solution. I really don't know. I intend to use a vase growing technique when I get another one.

[Bud]

Originally Posted by RosieC

I had one for about 18 months potted in large bark in a big pot. It seemed to work well but I had to be very careful to just dribble a small amount of water in every couple of days, rather than ever completely wetting the bark.

However I should point out that it died and I don't fully know why. I have a feeling it was tool cold and dark over a winter period when it was also flowering. However I can't rule out that it was growing it in bark that just wan't a long term solution. I really don't know. I intend to use a vase growing technique when I get another one.

It died because of the cold and darkness...vandas like bright light but not direct sun and warmth (below 50 is too cold for them for a long period unless theyre the Coerulea specie)a heater would have helped even if the bright sun was lessened. Vandas love lots of water and feed then often...they do not have a winter hybernation...so dont stop what youre doing...soak the bark every other day in winter and if its too hot and humid in summer only once a day soaking...bark would have been fine Rosie...the water will not stay stagnant and rot the roots.
Next time you own any vandacious orchids...do it on S/H method...
and warmth, lots of warmth

[dannym4243]

Bud are you saying that Vandas take well to S/H? That would be the answer to my original question "what to pot vandas in.
Thanks
Danny Medina