David -- Losing one or two bottom leaves per year is relatively normal.
However, I would like to see a closeup of a leaf one or two up from those
that have completely yellowed or browned, if any of these have the black
markings, before saying anything about fungus. You can email it to me
directly, if that's easier, or post a new link.

Previous posters have given you good advice, so far -- lots of water, lots
of food, keep it warm; and the diagnosis that whatever happened to stress
the plant, happened some time ago, also appears accurate to me. Good
growing,

--
Kenni Judd
Juno Beach Orchids
http://www.jborchids.com

"David Sussman" wrote in message
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See Vanda:
http://www.consumergroup.com/vanda.html

1.) I think something bad may be happening to my Vanda plant. It has
been a bit underwatered lately but I have a feeling that the blackish
coloration in the yellower leaves may be something worse like a
fungus. So far it has only been that the bottom most leaves have been
yellowing. I have been giving it more water. If this is a fungus, do
you think the plant can still be saved?

2.) If so, what should I use to treat it? It is currently spiking and
I really hope that this is not going to kill it.


3.) How important is it for a Vanda to have leaves near the base of
the roots? This one has been loosing them around there (I broke a few
off).

I greatly appreciate any help.

Thanks,

-David