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So rumors are I'm getting a vanda for my 15th b-day lol and I need help with care just in case.

I'm no expert, but I do have a single vanda that's really easy to care for.

I have mine in a wooden hanging basket that's hung from the branches of a shade tree. I water it from time to time when it isn't getting water from the sprinklers or rain, and that's about it.
I guess it really depends on where you live though (I'm in Florida). They do like warmer temperatures and higher humidity than your more common orchid types though.
Unless humidity is high, they like to be watered daily, sometimes even twice daily.
They like higher light and can take a bit of direct sun.

This is basically it from my point of view, but I'm hoping an expert hops in on this to give you their advice.


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I agree with TOPB but you might as well get it officially: http://www.aos.org/orchids/culture-sheets/vanda.aspx

First and foremost ... WHERE are you going to be growing it? Outside yearround? Indoors? In a greenhouse?

So I did get the vanda I was wanting it's a heartthrob pink vanda she is gorgeous

She get 5-6 hours of dappled sunlight from the white oak trees draping over the house and when it rains she get heavy water flow from the water spout

I also have a few semi mounted phals that look rough and are starting to put roots out on the surface of the bark mount

Also none of the root tips appear to be active is that bad they turn green when watered and they have a small portion that is growing but only a few actively growing roots how do I encourage more to grow

Also how do I get it to kekei I want to propagate it and give pieces to family