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Cattleya aurantiaca

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Pook, Apr 9, 2010.

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  1. Pook

    Pook Disneyed

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    This is from a selfing of 'Spotted Queen'. Evidently all the offspring came out spotted. I acquired this a year ago so I'm pretty pleased to have 5 spikes this year. This is the first to open.
    C aurantiaca spotted.jpg
     
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    xmpraedicta Prairie angraecoid nut Supporting Member

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    Woah, I've never seen a spotted aurantiaca before. Looks interesting
     
  3. KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Nice. Mine has freckles on the lip only. That is gorgeous!!!
     
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    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Very neat!
     
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    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    Pook - self that puppy and send the capsule to Troy!
     
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    Alexis New Member

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    Oh, that is very cool! Never knew these could be spotted. Congrats on getting 5 spikes!