immerse the roots with the old support in just warm water in order to make the roots more elastic and remove them with the utmost caution. possibly using clean and disinfected tools (such as hands) and adding a broad spectrum fungicide to the water.
It is essential that the substrate is arranged so that the roots are not tight, that there is good ventilation and that it can retain the necessary moisture. We make sure to leave the roots free to settle and do not force them by wrapping them.
The pots must be hung and the roots must be left free to move in the air. If you place them on a shelf, the roots will stick to it and when you have to move them, they will be damaged.
The best time to repot is late spring and early summer.
After repotting, the plants should be kept in light shade until they have stabilized.
(For more information on repotting you can consult the article: «Type of substrate and repotting of orchids»).
The Vanda being plants that grow continuously, they can bloom up to 3-4 times a year with blooms that last several weeks.
PARASITES AND DISEASES
As for the diseases of the 'Vanda see the chapter: "Diseases and treatments of orchids".
They are grown not only as pot plants but also as a cut flower.
There Vanda Miss Joachim (photo below), by Miss Agnes Joachim who discovered it in 1893, has become the national flower of Singapore.
Some species of Vanda they are very fragrant.
LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS AND PLANTS
See: «Orchids - The language of flowers and plants».
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