Vanda merrillii - first of three spikes

[Swamper]

hey no problem, I just had to go back and re-read a bit.Thank you for all that great info and not just the quick "experience" answer.
I actually went to a place in homestead that said they carried it, although not blooming. I decided to check it out and it looked like something the cat brought in.
They also wanted like 40 bucks for it. I waited for the laughter from the lady but she kept a straight face. I too kept a straight face and then she said well it's a species. I said it sure is.
I didn't get it needless to say. I guess moral of the long story is Im over v.merrillii but I will keep an eye out for hybrids.
thanks again Eric.