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Cattleya Dahlenburg Mini

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by orchidkarma, Aug 15, 2010.

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  1. Aug 15, 2010 #1
    orchidkarma

    orchidkarma Member

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    A nice mini Cattleya from Karge in Germany. I grow it intermediate and mounted on a clay pipe. It received a curious visitor yesterday while hanging outside. The tiny hoverfly crawled into the flower many times before he decided that the back the flower was best. A pollinator with navigational issues…? Although it probably was the first Cattleya this little guy had ever seen... :rolleyes:

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  2. Aug 15, 2010 #2
    Alexis

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    Nice shot with the little bug coming in for a landing! Very nice scenery in the background, too. I think you're at your summer house. ? I'd love to see more pics from where you are!
     
  3. Aug 15, 2010 #3
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Great photos and a beautiful bloom. Good job on both.
     
  4. Aug 16, 2010 #4
    orchidkarma

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    Thanks! :D

    Alexis, yes we are at the summer place right now. I'll see about getting a few more photos for you. :)
     
  5. Aug 16, 2010 #5
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    Karma, I think it's both lovely and remarkable that you bring orchids along with you to the summer house!