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09-02-2015, 06:51 PM
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Advice for mini Vanda Ascocenda Doranne Goodwin Growing Sideways/ Crooked
Hello All!
Is there any way to train a Vanda to grow up right or straighten out the stem? I just received this orchid (picture attached) today from Ebay and was surprised when I unwrapped it from the box. It was originally in a plastic pot with some bark and whatnot.
I live in Virginia and plan on putting it in a glass vase like my other Vanda's.
Has anyone encountered this before? Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks 
Last edited by stan123; 09-02-2015 at 08:24 PM..
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09-02-2015, 08:54 PM
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This is how I manage unruly fans. You may make something and put it in your vase, not sure. They may straighten on their own or by turning the plant over time.
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09-02-2015, 08:58 PM
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I see it's more of a stem issue, that most likely will straighten as the plant grows and by moving it around with the light source.
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09-02-2015, 10:11 PM
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Once the stem is crooked, it stays that way. However, this is a young plant. Once it grows up, you will not notice that little kink at the base.
And, as Vandas go, this is not a bad kink.
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09-02-2015, 11:29 PM
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It doesn't seem real bad, let us know how it progresses.
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09-03-2015, 10:08 PM
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Oh thanks for sharing that tip! I have another Vanda whose leaves are very unruly.. I'll try it out. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by wintergirl
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This is how I manage unruly fans. You may make something and put it in your vase, not sure. They may straighten on their own or by turning the plant over time.
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---------- Post added at 09:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:05 PM ----------
Ok, thanks for replying! I'm a pretty new to this orchid madness so I kind of freaked out when I saw it growing sideways.
Glad to know that I'm over reacting and that it's not as bad as I think it is  |
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