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Old 07-05-2012, 01:49 PM
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I always look forward to this species blooming every summer. Even though my plant only blooms once per year (I've read that it flowers repeatedly in its native Philippine habitat) and stubbornly refuses to produce more than fifteen flowers per spike, it does put on a good show every July with multiple spikes. This is the first of four spikes that's opened its blooms. Spikes aren't terribly long, but the vibrant colors and intense fragrance of the flowers make for a winning combination.

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WOW, it's gorgeous!
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Old 07-05-2012, 05:53 PM
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Fabulous!
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love the form and color!
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That is a gorgeous Vanda....it blooms in the warmer months only ? ....so if you give it constant warmth and humidity ....it will keep on blooming for you....after the flowers are gone; let it outside under a tree up til laborday weekend
if indoors use tepid water or room temps....cold water will send a message that it must go to dormancy
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One of my favorite Vanda species, I love it !
You are right Steve, under good conditions in tropical climate Vanda merrillii blooms several times a year.

Congrats Steve.
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