My conditions are similar to yours. I'm impressed with your blooms. Im going to share this video on my channel. Id love to get my bigger vandas to bloom like yours 🎉 one day. A watering video would be amazing!
Thank you kindly @NicoleDeanna! My most recent video is actually the watering video. I really just treat them like phals to be honest because they are potted. I just ended up potting them because in the drier/ colder environment it is harder to meet their needs without the roots being a bit more enclosed.
My vandas and phals are spiking as well. It’s so exciting. I grow in the house cause my 5b climate in Ontario precludes growth orchids outside at this time.
Ouch miss @elonahartjes7904 ! Zone 5b ! I feel you! I struggle with zone 6 as it is! But isn't wonderful what we can actually accomplish INSIDE the house?!
My God, I thought you talking about my House.the humidity reader saying same number as my reader said.I think will I follow your method and see How it does.New orchids friends.like and subscribed.
Thanks for the tips! Found you from Nicole Deanna’s Channel. My vandas died but I have two in a cork potted in a basket full of openings they are doing ok. My other vandas passed away. My first Vanda was a rescue and I had to soak it for 24 HR every other day and did well. But I got lazy and just sprayed it and it started to shrivel again and died. Hope to see how you water and how frequently as well. 😊👏👏👏
@@Misslou2425 My climatebis similar to Nicoles, I live in the Bronx NY. 70-85 Fahrenheit and about 30-60% humidity depending the days and seasons, but usually between 30-40% humidity
@@ileanavalerio3637 ohhh yeah! So you struggle with humidity like l do! Definitely try potting next time in loose media like basket liner fiber ripped up
Thank you kindly @justinsdutchtropics! I honestly need to film myself doing it...I water them exactly as if l were watering my phals.... ordinarily, once a week . But in the winter when it gets too cold....below 30F... I have left them longer ...up to two weeks with no water. Some are less tolerant of the two weeks drought and l have to soak them in a bucket after that long time without water. But other than that...due to the airy media...and the pot...their roots stay hydrated without staying wet .
@@Misslou2425 Ah right, thanks for the info. I have most of my vandas in glass vases and some in pots; I find that the soaking is easier in the glass vase, I guess there are pros and cons for each approach. Anyway, yours are looking great, so no need to change😀
@@justinsdutchtropics l think we are actually doing something very similar! Vase culture is very convenient! Especially for indoor growers! I have little kids though...and my first vase culture attempt...lead to broken glass🤣.
Hi there @shiroonali7190! These are vandas that will grow in full sun or in partial shade. All vandas are that way! If well acclimated they can take the light. I have found though that full sun nor full shade is good. A decent southern/ eastern exposure at my latitude ( zone 6/ Ohio USA) is sufficient for great blooming!) Trinidad is an excellent place for growing vandas too! Do you grow any?
Hello @ellemflor6088! My Italian is very very bad! I think you are asking what type of pot l use? ( I use plastic and clay but l prefer plastic because it does not damage/ hurt the vanda roots when l have to change pots). I also think you asked what substrate l use? Coconut coir...from the coconut husk. The same thing they make hanging baskets out of. Hope this helps ❤️
How do you decide which media to choose for your vandas? I live in a high altitude (548ft) desert area of the southwest, which is also very dry. I have a Vanda Kulwadee Fragrance Black that I rescued recently and would love to pot it.
Hi there! For me . It was a matter of trial and error over the years. But in time l settled on a few options for vanda potting media. Large pieces of lava rocks were added to pots that weren't as stable once a vanda got older and had a larger wingspan. Some vandas have thinner, less substantial leaves, and often FEEL lighter, no matter how large they get. But others, like the gigantea or ascoscenda crosses, have more substantial heavier leaves and their pots would tip over very easily! No vanda in my experience has appreciated too much root crowding with small media ( so bark and small pebbles were never an option ). So l landed on the few options that l still use today: Large bits of lava rocks for stability, pool noodles or very large pieces of Styrofoam ( packing peanuts) and the basket liner / shredded coconut coir. The coconut coir provides long lasting humidity --- without the wetness! Perfect for my drier environment and even for my lifestyle ( l had a newborn or toddlers throughout my orchid hobby for the longest while and had no time for daily watering 🤣). You'll do great! If using a plastic pit you may need more rocks. If using a clay pot, you'll be able to get away with less weighty potting material. Hope this helps! @sheiselwilliams1
Hey there! Good question! Once potted, the Vanda for the most part will throw out roots just like any monopodial does... Especially similar to how phalaenopsis are with their roots. When the roots are in active growth, l actually try to pay attention to where some of the roots may want to go as some have occasionally gone astray and will grow onto the pot itself. I gently tuck them in if any stragglers start growing too far out of the pot. For the most part though, they are attracted to the moisture they find in the pot and grow towards it.
My conditions are similar to yours. I'm impressed with your blooms. Im going to share this video on my channel. Id love to get my bigger vandas to bloom like yours 🎉 one day. A watering video would be amazing!
Thank you kindly @NicoleDeanna! My most recent video is actually the watering video. I really just treat them like phals to be honest because they are potted. I just ended up potting them because in the drier/ colder environment it is harder to meet their needs without the roots being a bit more enclosed.
Nice work in growing vanda in such a low humidity environment.
@@OnceuponanOrchid definitely has been a unique learning experience!
My vandas werent theiving at all being bare rooted. I potted them up about 1.5 months ago and they are now growing the chunkiest roots I've ever seen!
@crazykittensmiles soooooo happy ro hear that!!! Glad you tried something new and did what was best for you in your environment! Trust the process😊
My vandas and phals are spiking as well. It’s so exciting. I grow in the house cause my 5b climate in Ontario precludes growth orchids outside at this time.
Ouch miss @elonahartjes7904 ! Zone 5b ! I feel you! I struggle with zone 6 as it is! But isn't wonderful what we can actually accomplish INSIDE the house?!
Awesome job Shana!
My God, I thought you talking about my House.the humidity reader saying same number as my reader said.I think will I follow your method and see How it does.New orchids friends.like and subscribed.
Thank you for watching!! Yes! It can be SUCH a struggle with the ridiculously dry air! Best of luck!
Thanks for the tips! Found you from Nicole Deanna’s Channel. My vandas died but I have two in a cork potted in a basket full of openings they are doing ok. My other vandas passed away. My first Vanda was a rescue and I had to soak it for 24 HR every other day and did well. But I got lazy and just sprayed it and it started to shrivel again and died. Hope to see how you water and how frequently as well. 😊👏👏👏
@ileanavalerio3637 thanks for watching! Definitely try again! Vandas are so fun! And worth it! What is your climate like?
@@Misslou2425 My climatebis similar to Nicoles, I live in the Bronx NY. 70-85 Fahrenheit and about 30-60% humidity depending the days and seasons, but usually between 30-40% humidity
@@ileanavalerio3637 ohhh yeah! So you struggle with humidity like l do! Definitely try potting next time in loose media like basket liner fiber ripped up
@@Misslou2425 thanks, will do… be safe.
Thank you for the inspiration!
Glad to have helped! Thanks for watching!!❤️
Very interesting . Watched from the Caribbean. New sub 👍
Thank you kindly!!! Warms my heart to heart from my Caribbean home❤️
@@Misslou2425 ❤️🤗
It is amazing
Hello ! I was hoping you would demonstrate how you water your vandas :) Or if you could explain it ? Please and Thank you !!!
Hello @jessi98208 will do! Thanks for watching!
Love your Vandas😊. How do you water them?
Thank you kindly @justinsdutchtropics! I honestly need to film myself doing it...I water them exactly as if l were watering my phals.... ordinarily, once a week . But in the winter when it gets too cold....below 30F... I have left them longer ...up to two weeks with no water.
Some are less tolerant of the two weeks drought and l have to soak them in a bucket after that long time without water. But other than that...due to the airy media...and the pot...their roots stay hydrated without staying wet .
@@Misslou2425 Ah right, thanks for the info. I have most of my vandas in glass vases and some in pots; I find that the soaking is easier in the glass vase, I guess there are pros and cons for each approach. Anyway, yours are looking great, so no need to change😀
@@justinsdutchtropics l think we are actually doing something very similar! Vase culture is very convenient! Especially for indoor growers! I have little kids though...and my first vase culture attempt...lead to broken glass🤣.
Hi. Greetings from Trinidad . Are these vandas shade or sun? Great video.
Hi there @shiroonali7190! These are vandas that will grow in full sun or in partial shade. All vandas are that way! If well acclimated they can take the light. I have found though that full sun nor full shade is good. A decent southern/ eastern exposure at my latitude ( zone 6/ Ohio USA) is sufficient for great blooming!) Trinidad is an excellent place for growing vandas too! Do you grow any?
Eu amo vanda voce plantou no vaso de plastico? E qual o substrato voce usa Um abraços da Italia 🙋🏽♀️🥰
Hello @ellemflor6088! My Italian is very very bad! I think you are asking what type of pot l use? ( I use plastic and clay but l prefer plastic because it does not damage/ hurt the vanda roots when l have to change pots). I also think you asked what substrate l use? Coconut coir...from the coconut husk. The same thing they make hanging baskets out of. Hope this helps ❤️
@@Misslou2425 thank you🙋🏽♀️😘
How do you decide which media to choose for your vandas? I live in a high altitude (548ft) desert area of the southwest, which is also very dry. I have a Vanda Kulwadee Fragrance Black that I rescued recently and would love to pot it.
Hi there! For me . It was a matter of trial and error over the years. But in time l settled on a few options for vanda potting media. Large pieces of lava rocks were added to pots that weren't as stable once a vanda got older and had a larger wingspan. Some vandas have thinner, less substantial leaves, and often FEEL lighter, no matter how large they get. But others, like the gigantea or ascoscenda crosses, have more substantial heavier leaves and their pots would tip over very easily! No vanda in my experience has appreciated too much root crowding with small media ( so bark and small pebbles were never an option ). So l landed on the few options that l still use today: Large bits of lava rocks for stability, pool noodles or very large pieces of Styrofoam ( packing peanuts) and the basket liner / shredded coconut coir. The coconut coir provides long lasting humidity --- without the wetness! Perfect for my drier environment and even for my lifestyle ( l had a newborn or toddlers throughout my orchid hobby for the longest while and had no time for daily watering 🤣). You'll do great! If using a plastic pit you may need more rocks. If using a clay pot, you'll be able to get away with less weighty potting material. Hope this helps! @sheiselwilliams1
@@Misslou2425 Thank you so much!
@Misslou2425 BTW, Typo in my first comment, my altitude is 5648 ft, not 548 ft.🤦🏼♀️
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Hi from Jamaica
Hi fellow yardie!!!😊 ( 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲)
@@Misslou2425 thought as much bcuz I could hear the accent
Hi how do you keep the roots in the pot
Hey there! Good question! Once potted, the Vanda for the most part will throw out roots just like any monopodial does... Especially similar to how phalaenopsis are with their roots. When the roots are in active growth, l actually try to pay attention to where some of the roots may want to go as some have occasionally gone astray and will grow onto the pot itself. I gently tuck them in if any stragglers start growing too far out of the pot. For the most part though, they are attracted to the moisture they find in the pot and grow towards it.