During the winter, i.e. non-growing season, we apply the same proportions every two weeks rather than weekly. This substitution applies to plants in all seasons of the year. Potting - Vandaceous plants will grow very well in any porous medium if properly aerated. Tree-fern chunks, coarse bark or charcoal are good choices. The roots should not be smothered by tight potting or soggy medium.
Wooden baskets are preferred, but pots can be used if drainage is good.
If potting in baskets, those made of teakwood are the best choice as they will last the longest. If teakwood is not available, redwood is a good second choice, and cedar a third option. Recently potted plants should be maintaned under slightly more shaded conditions until they are established. Because vandaceous plants have large aerial roots, they do not like to be disturbed by removal from their container. This step-up procedure is accomplished by soaking the roots briefly in water until they become plible.