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Aerangis arachnopus

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by mrbreeze, Oct 18, 2010.

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  1. Oct 18, 2010 #1
    mrbreeze

    mrbreeze Anglican Supporting Member

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    First bloom for this Hoosier seedling. The color isn't quite right due to a white balance issue. The true color is more like Calvin's distincta though not as spectacular.

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  2. Oct 18, 2010 #2
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    Hooray!
     
  3. Oct 18, 2010 #3
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Really long tails!
     
  4. Oct 18, 2010 #4
    xmpraedicta

    xmpraedicta Prairie angraecoid nut Supporting Member

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    MrB it's stunning...is it for sure aer. arachnopus? In Joyce's book, it states the spurs are only 6-7cm and L-shaped. What do the leaves look like?
     
  5. Oct 18, 2010 #5
    JonP

    JonP all that Supporting Member

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    Cool! Whatever it is.
     
  6. Oct 18, 2010 #6
    mrbreeze

    mrbreeze Anglican Supporting Member

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    I was thinking the same thing. The leaves look pretty much just like distincta/splendida but I think (?) arachnopus also looks similar. I may have to do some research into it.
     
  7. Oct 19, 2010 #7
    Tom-DE

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    I don't care what it is. It is a beauty. May I have it if I tell you a sobbing story.
     
  8. Oct 19, 2010 #8
    gg68

    gg68 Angraecoid addict

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    Sorry, but it is not A.arachnopus.
    The spurs are too long and flowers are too large....:(
     
  9. Oct 19, 2010 #9
    Posey

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    Nice spurs!!
     
  10. Oct 21, 2010 #10
    Erik

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    Agree with gg68, it's not arachnopus .....:(
     
  11. Oct 23, 2010 #11
    Tracey

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    It's lovely, whatever it is :)
     
  12. Oct 24, 2010 #12
    mrbreeze

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    I agree, clearly not arachnopus. I did a little measuring and a little book learnin' and I'm pretty well 100% convinced it is distincta. The spurs are 22 cm. long and straight, and the flower parts have a pinkish tinge, etc. Anyone have any reason to suspect it could be something else? TIA