Vanda Root Rot from Year in Hydroponic Planter: Rescue Attempt

Vanda Sat in Water for a Year—Massive Root Rot, Few Leaves Left

Vanda (Valentine's gift) in hydroponic planter per shop advice → sat in water 1 year. All roots gone, most leaves gone, 1 leaf + hint of new. Brown/black ring at base. Moving between shower (steam) and south window. Daily lukewarm showers. Dendrobium doing better.

Bad Advice: Vandas Don't Sit in Water

Correct: soak/mist every other day, hang in south window. Avoid softened water.

Rescue Method

• Bucket of room-temp water, submerge roots daily (morning), drain, hang in south window.
• When root velamen turns green (hydrated), remove from water.
• Summer: hang under tree (dappled light), hose daily.

Dendrobium Contrast

Dendrobiums tolerate more variation; Vandas need consistent tropical conditions.

Patience: Vandas slow to recover. But the bucket-soak method works for root regeneration.