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Cattleya violacea

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Chris, Sep 29, 2009.

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  1. Sep 29, 2009 #1
    Chris

    Chris New Member

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    Boytjie

    Boytjie Out hiking Supporting Member

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    Wow. Terrific depth of color in the lip. Really beautiful. Great growing!
     
  3. Sep 29, 2009 #3
    Candace

    Candace Kept Woman Supporting Member

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    Wow, that's a stunner.
     
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    Alexis

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    Very nice, Chris. Both the pictures and the blooms.
     
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    Karen

    Karen Species nut

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    That's super!
     
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    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    How large are the flowers?
     
  7. Sep 29, 2009 #7
    Chris

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    4.5" across.
     
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    Tom-DE

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    Very nice, Chris. Is it one of those that you got from Miranda?
     
  9. Sep 29, 2009 #9
    Chris

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    Tom, I don't have any violaceas from Francisco.
     
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    JonP

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    That's really sweet, Chris!
     
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    Dave

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    Extremely nice.
     
  12. Sep 29, 2009 #12
    Chris

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    Thank you everyone. This is an amazing Cattleya species, anyone who can keep their winter minimum above 55 should grow it.
     
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    Pook

    Pook Disneyed

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    Totally impressed here!
     
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    Chris

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    thanks Pook!
     
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    Mary Jane

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    That is stunning.
     
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    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    Nice job Chris...I think I should be looking to add this one to the collection soon, thanks for enabling me :poke:
     
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    This_guy_Bri

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    must keep reminding myself....
    i don't like cattleyas. i don't like cattleyas....

    starting to break down....
     
  18. Oct 2, 2009 #18
    Chris

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    Do it Tom. They bloom on each new growth. And with no rest, they make new growths almost year round :p