If you look up the vanda pictures of them in trees you will realize they don't usually get full sun, unless they are terete. There are two kinds; the ones called Terete have round "leaves" that look more like stems. Strap leaf vanda are more common and have a more traditional wider "leaf" that is sort of like one V set into another. Strap-leaf grow attached to the bark of a tree, under the canopy. So you can recreate with lattice work; the canopy of the tree for them, or use a plant to diffuse the sunlight hitting your vanda. Mine get full morning sun and full evening sun, and the hot afternoon/midday sun is blocked from them. My Terete vanda are slowly being moved farther out into the sunlight and away from overhead shelter. Good Luck...as with any orchid move it towards brighter light slowly. Your plants color will tell you when it's too much. Freckles mean you have it in the right spot. Just keep an eye on them as the sun moves from season to season you may need to move your plants as well.
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