Assuming the supplier is sending decent plants, you'll have lots of roots to
contend with. I suggest that you soak the plants for about 30 minutes in
tepid water. It will be good for the plants and soften the roots a bit.

I then hold the plant next to the basket in the orientation I am shooting
for, so I can see what roots need to be fed through which gaps in the slats.
Once you have done so, you have a couple of anchoring options. I use string
or fishing line to brace the plant between the "legs" of the wire basket
hanger, but I have also seen plants with the base twist-tied to the bottom
of the basket. I prefer the former as it is removable.

I also avoid mixing bark with the charcoal, as it will tend to decompose.
If I think a plant needs more moisture for the particular growing
conditions, I add medium charcoal to the mix to "densify" it a bit.

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Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
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"Bryan" wrote in message
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Hello all:

I have a couple, of Vanda's arriving in the mail this week and wondering
the best way of potting these orchids. I was planning on using vanda
baskets and pot using a coarse bark/and charcoal. ANy other suggestion or
tips. Should I wire the Vanda's to the basket??