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Lycaste deppei

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Marni, May 10, 2012.

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  1. Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I've been growing this plant for a couple of years, but it is not mine. It is a decidous species and the flowers are a bit under 4" wide and pleasantly fragrant. It is growing in a 6" pot.

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  2. tenman

    tenman Well-Known Member

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    A.very, very well-bloomed!
    B.I'm sorry, but if I'd been growing a plant for 'a couple of years', it sure as shootin would be mine!
     
  3. Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    A: Thanks. It is growing under a bench and when I pulled it out I was quite impressed.
    B: I got pollen from a grower (along with a piece of the leaf to test) and the pollen donor plant tested virused. So I borrowed the whole plant so I could set a pod and keep my plant clean. I still have the plant and am trying again for seed. Otherwise, I think it would be mine too. The reason it is under the bench is to keep it isolated from non-virused plants.
     
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    Kermie Tadpole Supporting Member

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    Magnificent show!