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Ang. Sesquipedale

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by JonP, Jan 7, 2009.

  1. Jan 7, 2009 #1
    JonP

    JonP all that Supporting Member

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    I got this plant as a seedling in 2002 from Carter and Homes. One of the first species orchids I tried. It grew inside under lights originally. Two years ago it started to bud and blasted after about a month.
    Back in early November I noticed something coming out between the leaves. It got bigger and bigger. It opened on Christmas Eve or the day before. The tag says 'December type.'

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    Here's a side view in case your wondering where the missing parts are.

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    I was so totally thrilled when I came home briefly on Christmas morning and found it open in my greenhouse. This is quite possibly the high point of my growing career.
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  2. Jan 7, 2009 #2
    Forrest

    Forrest Really Neat

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    fantastic species.
     
  3. Jan 7, 2009 #3
    Karen

    Karen Species nut

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    Hooray! Mine is a little late this year...Wonderful plant!
     
  4. Jan 8, 2009 #4
    mrbreeze

    mrbreeze Anglican Supporting Member

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    It is certainly the high point of my orchid viewing today! Congrats, well done.

    Mine, like yours, made a bud for the first time this past Fall. Like yours, mine blasted. Maybe next year I'll get luckier.
     
  5. Jan 8, 2009 #5
    Mary Jane

    Mary Jane New Member

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    Nice.