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An old classic: Laelia anceps 'Irwin's' AM/AOS

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by lothianjavert, Dec 7, 2008.

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  1. Dec 7, 2008 #1
    lothianjavert

    lothianjavert New Member

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    An old, classic anceps, Laelia anceps 'Irwin's', isn't nearly as full as many of the newer varieties. However, it's one of my favorites and blooms like clockwork for Christmas. It's giving me a couple spikes this year, and it has grown substantially from the small division that I purchased at my OS meeting a couple years back. L. anceps is a tough species native to Mexico and Guatemala, and can withstand quite cold (and hot!) temperatures.

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  2. Dec 7, 2008 #2
    Mary Jane

    Mary Jane New Member

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    I like anceps. And yours is beautiful.
     
  3. Dec 7, 2008 #3
    Forrest

    Forrest Really Neat

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    Agreed.
     
  4. Dec 7, 2008 #4
    Roly0217

    Roly0217 Orchid Junkie

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    That's a beautiful orchid !!!! Congratulations !!!!
     
  5. Dec 7, 2008 #5
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    That's a beautiful clone.
     
  6. Dec 7, 2008 #6
    Candace

    Candace Kept Woman Supporting Member

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    Much nicer than my anceps.
     
  7. Dec 7, 2008 #7
    Jean

    Jean whatever

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    It is beautiful. Mine has two spikes and is taking forever to open.
     
  8. Dec 7, 2008 #8
    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    I love it!
     
  9. Dec 8, 2008 #9
    Brant

    Brant dazed

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    very nice shape and color on this one, GREAT growing !!