Orchid Growing Tips - We All Have Them

[cdayinflorida]

Dealing with crown rot in vandas:

While I don't have it often, it does happen. I remove the infected parts and spray with a fungicide. I roll the roots up loosely and use a tie to keep them rolled up. I then turn the basket over and use another hanger to hang the plant upside down. Doing this I know there isn't anyway for moisture to seep into the crown. It keeps the crown really dry. It sounds crazy, but it works for me.

[catttan]

Dealing with crown rot in vandas:

While I don't have it often, it does happen. I remove the infected parts and spray with a fungicide. I roll the roots up loosely and use a tie to keep them rolled up. I then turn the basket over and use another hanger to hang the plant upside down. Doing this I know there isn't anyway for moisture to seep into the crown. It keeps the crown really dry. It sounds crazy, but it works for me.

Very sound advice, Cathy!

[angela]

Dealing with crown rot in vandas:

While I don't have it often, it does happen. I remove the infected parts and spray with a fungicide. I roll the roots up loosely and use a tie to keep them rolled up. I then turn the basket over and use another hanger to hang the plant upside down. Doing this I know there isn't anyway for moisture to seep into the crown. It keeps the crown really dry. It sounds crazy, but it works for me.

Thanks Cathy
this is a great tip which I will try especially now that it is the rainy season here in the Caribbean.
How long do you leave them in this position ? Have you been doing this long enough to say what happens when the plant spikes.? I am thinking that if the plant is upside down the spike will try to turn upwards which will be twisted. For competition purposes This will not be acceptable.
Let me have your thoughts.