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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 22, 2017
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    It appears that these can be quite picky, requiring ver certain temperatures, and humidity conditions. This article will help you to figure out what is missing: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/vanda-orchid-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 23, 2018
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    Yes, you can clip off the dead bloom and any remaining stem that the bloom was on, but don't cut into the leaves.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 2, 2018
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    This is usually an indication that the water being used is what is called "hard". This means that it is very alkaline, and most likely contains high amounts of calcitic lime.

    If you are using tap water, I would recommend using purified, or RO water. This will stop the problem from happening in the future.

    This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/vanda-orchid-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Fran Wofford on
    May 4, 2018
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    Do I need to snip off the black tips? Or are they harmful to the plant? The plant has been extremely healthy and has been flowering quite often and the roots are not mushy and grey white in color and green Only When Wet.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 4, 2018
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    You will not need to clip these. Just let them self prune.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    June 1, 2019
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    It will recover, there is no need to worry. Pruning them won't kill them, but I would suggest doing this in spring, and not this late. It will probably suffer for just a bit before recovering just fine. A picture can help me to see the damage, though.

    This article will help you to care for these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/vanda-orchid-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    June 5, 2020
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    It is hard to say what happened to the top. I can say that those are aerial roots that are protruding from the top. It will become another rooting portion of the plant.

    As for why it won't flower- This could be due to age. It may not be old enough to set blooms yet. Proper care will tell over time. Alternatively, you can fertilize with an orchid fertilizer as a foliar spray. This can help give it a boost to start the flowering process.

    Here is an article for more information on their care:

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

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