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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 13, 2015
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    Vanda Orchids grow from a single stem.

    Propagation will require cutting the tip of the plant that has aerial roots.
    You should be able to see the aerial root emerging from the branch, generally between sets of leaves.
    With a sharp and clean knife cut the tip of the plant just below where the roots emerge.
    This is a transplant ready cutting.
    Put this cutting in a new pot with orchid substrate.
    Water the cutting and make sure the water drains away.
    Over watering and the cutting will die.
    After planting you can use a 20-20-20 orchid fertilizer on the cutting.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/vanda-orchid-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 25, 2016
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    Vanda roots that turn brown or mushy have died or are aging.
    It is fine to trim away these roots. Leave only the healthy green or white roots.
    This may also be the time to repot your Orchid and give it a larger basket to grow in.
    Dividing in late spring or early summer is recommended.

    Here are some links with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/vanda-orchid-care.htm
    http://www.orchidsamore.com/tutorials/Dividing%20a%20Vanda.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 31, 2016
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    You can dead head the spent flower stem.

    Here is a link with care information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/vanda-orchid-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    August 22, 2016
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    I would recommend having someone water your Vanda. Most orchids would survive just fine without being watered for 10 days, but Vanda orchids are much more sensitive to water stress than most others. It sounds like your orchid is grown with its roots in the air and not in a pot, which will make it more sensitive to water stress as well.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 26, 2016
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    The flower issue is likely environmental issue. To hot, lack of humidity or even to wet of conditions may certainly be the problem.
    Inspect the plant and roots to rule out disease. You can treat any issues if found, with Neem Oil.
    This works and both an insecticide and fungicide.

    Here is a link with more information.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/vanda-orchid-care.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 19, 2017
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    Browning leaves can be due to disease, bacterial and fungal, root rot, over fertilizing, poor lighting and lack of humidity.
    Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/vanda-orchid-care.htm

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