One of my V. merrillii plants is starting to produce this year's buds. Three spikes so far, with fifteen buds visible on the spike that's the most advanced in age. This plant aborted several spikes last summer, so I'm happy that this year's crop seems to be doing well. As usual, the resident wasps have nominated themselves to act as the plant's guardians (just have to remember to look before I start poking my nose around the leaves to view the spikes).
Steve
Vanda merrillii and "friend" on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Vanda merrillii preparing to bloom on Flickr - Photo Sharing!