My Vanda ' s problem with roots

[Vanda_lover]

Hello , I am just beginner with Vanda as got her August last year , she looks very nice tho I have some problems with her and have no idea what I am doing wrong. Problem is with her roots and some leaves. Roots started to get very dark and on some leaves dark spots and yellowish collor on bottom leaf. Roots - is it kind of infection? too little / too much water? Leaves - maybe water got inside this lowest one and started to rot? I attached some photos for u to check it and would be very gratefull for your advices. I live in Florida , Vanda is outside in shadow all the time hanging. Thank You so much in advance.

Suavek

[No-Pro-mwa]

I'm no expert but to me it looks like not watered enough. Hopefully someone with more experience chimes in.

Welcome to the board.

[Plodde]

I have a lot of Vanda type orchids, the leaf yellowing looks normal to me and the roots probably aren't getting enough water.
You can soak ur vanda for hours and hours a day.It might have great benefits for you.
good luck

[estación seca]

Welcome to the Orchid Board! A lot of people in Florida grow beautiful Vandas, and you will, too.

Yes, not enough water. I don't live in Florida, but I have read people there need to water them every day, and twice per day when it is hot. I also read they like 60%-70% full sun (or 30%-40% shade.) If you are growing in full shade it won't bloom. They also need a lot of fertilizer. Don't move to sun suddenly or it might burn, like a person who saw no sun all winter.