How to water Vanda orchids - tips for a healthy orchid

Vanda orchids are some of the most beautiful orchids you can grow. However, they can be a bit tricky to water if not kept in a greenhouse, but in a normal home without added humidity. Since Vandas are usually grown bare root, watering can be a bit hassling. Although it requires a bit more attention, it is not impossible :) Enjoy!
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[MissOrchidGirl]

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[gforceforever]

I bought five-vandas when I moved to my current location. They were all bare root and hanging in thin wire. I use a large plant pot to keep fertilized water in, and soak the vandas for extended periods, such as several hours. Afterward, I turn them upside down to drain any pooled water. I hang them from the door frame outside my sliding glass door, so I can see them all the time. One is in bloom now, and I see new growth on all of them. My other orchid varieties are potted, and I soak them, as well, in the fertilizer water. They are producing many roots and leaves. Tree frogs and lizards seem to enjoy my vandas as much as I do!

[queencymaedelacruz]

Thanks for the tip! We hang our vanda's upside down because it tends to be top heavy and prevents water from pooling inside its leaves. it may look strange but the vanda does not mind at all. Kisses for the philippines

[mdspeedy]

Hi thank you for your information it is so helpful! I know that this is a very old video but I don't think or gets are going to change at least not in our lifetime. I have a vanda and I'm sure it is very dry I always kill them so sad about that. The leaves are a bit wrinkly. I'm just going to start to put it in water everyday for 15 minutes. I was reading the instructions and they said to put it in water for 30 minutes twice a week. I live in New York USA and it is winter . We keep the house warm and dry unfortunately for the orchids. 70° and usually humidity about 19 to 25 percent humidity. I've been using your videos over the years. Love all your tips! At least twice a year work gets crazy and breaks up the frequency of me keeping the orchids fed and watered well. I lose many of my orchids that way. Vandas are my nemesis! I seem to do well with oncidiums & of course phalanopsis.
I will see how the Vander progresses with frequent watering as you mentioned above. Fingers crossed! Should I keep it in longer since the leaves are wrinkly? One leaf dies about 3 weeks 😢 I have about 10 more leaves or 5 levels to go.

[frzzlfry]

You have such beautiful, healthy Vandas... very impressive, as usual.  I can't do the daily watering thing, so I grow mine in wooden baskets along with media.  I experimented, unsuccessfully, early on with both hydroton and large bark chips; but I've been using lava rock for over a year now. I would highly recommend it for anyone who wants or needs to use media at all.  I chose pieces that were too large to fall through the spaces between the slats, naturally.  Using the lava rock, along with two Air-O-Swiss humidifiers that I use in Winter only, have allowed me to be able to water just once a week.  Another lesson I learned the hard way is to never order any Vandas in the Winter, lol.  For whatever reason, sellers tend to pack the roots in wet sphagnum moss... this, combined with lower temperatures in transit, tends to produce a specimen with rotten roots on arrival.     :(

[kristinflores]

I have been looking for cans/buckets like you have. Where might I find those? I like the locking lid and the size is perfect.

[yokeimon]

I mist daily and dunk them in a bucket once a week or when I have time. The misting method helps since they are inside tall clear vases.
One vanda, a big seedling, is very fickle though. It does not show a signs of vigorous growth. It does have dark tips on most of its roots which I remember as a sign of some growth. My other vanda has thick roots creeping all over.
The neofinetia is quite a unique one some have them grown in bark, some grow them exclusively on sphagnum moss and others have them in a mix of bark and moss. I currently have mine in bark and it acts like a phalaenopsis/cattleya.

[leydergonzalez]

Nice new orchid video series and I think you encouraged me to get a vanda orchid.

[donmoxley]

Thank you for this video I just inherited one and am trying to keep it alive

[Rosemary]

I love the shape of the vanda orchid, and the flowers are gorgeous, I will defo have to keep an eye out for one :) you are so clever and kowledgeable about them all, and you have a nice friendly speaking voice, keep up the good work, and keep these videos coming :)

[barazbenedict]

Hi Danny, do you use artificial air circulator for your orchid (ex.like fan) ? Because it seems that you put all your orchid indoor but they all thriving, especially for vanda which as far as i know need good air circulation. Thanks

[carmelitalloren]

Like your explanation. Very clear.
Will try even for one vanda.

[wizzywizard]

I let my vanda orchid soak in some morning sun until noon I turn on my humidifier for about a hour then again 3 hours later for another hour would this be good enough as for humidity?

[Ira_Orchids_UA]

Вітаю! Гарні Ванди у Вас👍
Ціко про добрива, користуєтесь?

[GyanVikasVikas]

Thank you so much for the information but can we hang Vanda upward

[amritamohanty]

hi Dani my vanda orchid has lots of new root tips and three new leaves growing so i think its doing well. i was away for 5 days and hoped it would be ok but when i got back the leaves were wrinkled and wilting. afters days of daily dunking in water the leaves still look terrible but there still growth. should i be worried?

[mirbuys]

hey there!thank you for the video!! I saw your vanda also had a keiki at the base and you sinked it in the bucket..is that ok?? mine also has one much bigger than yours and I am thinking about separating them…do you have any idea how to do it or is there a video available for that?? I am finding it difficult to specify the cutting point and how to separate all the roots….thank you again!ps: i think mine could be an ascoscenda and not a vanda...might have to write to you about id issues! many many kisses from a Greek girl in Germany

[mabelosila]

hi ms orchid girl do you mind if i asked what is tha particular name, the thing you used in hanging tha vanda, , where we can buy it?thank you

[GPGP]

Hi, i bought a vanda plant two weeks back. I am watering it as you advised by dunking the roots in a bucket for 15 mts but only once a day. It is kept in a bright area but without direct sunlight falling on leaves. Now I notice that leaves tips are looking ragged around the edges and some leaves are splitting in the middle. Please advice

[lovelynpwaka]

Hi
My daughter was given a vanda orchid in a pot as a gift and I have no idea how to take care of it. I’d really appreciate if you’d do a video on how to take care of such plants in a pot