He's a goner...

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Originally Posted by cneos

Most likely it is crown rot that ultimately got your vanda, but that white powdery substance could also be scale. Vandas are pretty resistant to most pests but with a plant that has been struggling for over a year, you need to consider all possible causes. It takes time, especially on a large collection, but it's well worth it to water plants individually and while you're at it to closely examine every plant for signs of pests.

Thanks for the input
I know this wasn't scale. This plant just seemed to be a "lemon" from the start. I kept a very close eye on this one, in particular so I know it wasn't a pest problem. We had 2 days of exceptionally hard rain and it seems that it was just too much for the little guy. There was the white "dust" with a black mushy area where the leaves "met" the plant. All I had to do was touch a leaf and it fell. Oh well...I have 2 vandas and an Ascosenda that I have promised myself I will get to thrive before I buy another Vanda...there are plenty of others to choose from
thanks again to everybody for the input.