Vanda Orchid Info How To Grow Vanda Orchids In The Home

Vanda orchid plants need 80 percent humidity, which may have to be provided by a humidifier or spritzing the air. Repot every three to five years in spring. Fertilize during the growing season. Feed once a week with a one-quarter dilution of balanced fertilizer as part of good care of Vanda orchids.

How do you grow Vanda orchids indoors?
Can Vanda orchids be potted?
What is the best fertilizer for Vanda orchids?
How often should you water Vanda orchids?
Where do you hang Vanda orchids?
How do you take care of Vanda seedlings?
Can you trim Vanda roots?

How do you grow Vanda orchids indoors?

Vanda Orchid Care Tips

Put your Vanda orchid where it'll get plenty of bright light, but out of direct sun. If you don't have a spot near a window, indoor plant lights will keep them from sulking, even through the winter months. Place orchids about 8 inches (20 cm) beneath the light for 14-16 hours a day.

Can Vanda orchids be potted?

Vandas in pots should be potted in coarse charcoal or bark, as their roots require ample air. Repotting should be done every 2 years or as the root system expands above the pot. After repotting, keep the plant a bit on the dry side for the first couple of weeks as this allows any cracked roots to heal.

What is the best fertilizer for Vanda orchids?

Fertilize with a balanced (such as 20-20-20) fertilizer applied full strength once a week during warm weather or use a one-quarter-strength solution at every watering. During cool or cloudy weather, apply fertilizer once every two to four weeks.

How often should you water Vanda orchids?

Water & Humidity

In periods of high temperatures, Vandas should be watered twice a day. When watering a Vanda, first soak the plant until the white or silvery roots turn color. Then wait a few minutes before again saturating the plant. Overall, the plant should be under spray for up to 8 minutes.

Where do you hang Vanda orchids?

Place your vanda orchid in an empty wooden basket and let the roots attach themselves to the basket or hang through holes. To keep your vanda orchid upright while its roots attach themselves to their basket, you can secure it to the basket with wire or cotton strings.

How do you take care of Vanda seedlings?

In sunny rooms or hot climates keep the seedlings in bright indirect sunlight but not direct sun. Given a choice, give morning sun and afternoon shade. Water recommendations vary upon the medium in which the Vanda seedlings are planted and the amount of humidity in the air.

Can you trim Vanda roots?

Vanda orchids are famous for having unruly roots that are hard to contain. You may want to trim your vanda orchid's roots simply because they are getting out of hand. While it's not advisable to trim them simply for appearance, you can cut these roots safely if they are brittle or black.