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Octomeria estrellensis (?)

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Alex Shepack, Jun 5, 2022.

  1. Jun 5, 2022 #1
    Alex Shepack

    Alex Shepack Active Member

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    I'm curious to hear thoughts on this plant. I purchased it as O. estrellensis from a Brazilian supplier. The flowers have far more pink than my other O. estrellensis (from Andy's) or from any of the other photos I can find of it. Blooms also open late at night and stay open until about lunch time, but I can't remember if my other plant does the same. At a quick glance the leaves look slightly different between the two plants as well, but I might just be imagining things.

    Any thoughts?

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  2. Jun 5, 2022 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I don't remember exactly how long mine are open, but it is days. Maybe 4 or 5 days? I also have never seen one with markings on the tepals. I see several differences in the lip, but I don't know if that is enough to declare it a separate species. It is very nice, whatever it is.
     
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  3. Jun 8, 2022 #3
    ash1de

    ash1de Well-Known Member

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    I agree- very nice, whatever it is!
     
  4. Jun 9, 2022 #4
    Mat Brutger

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    Very nice! May I ask who the supplier was? I've been trying to track estrellensis down for a while, Andy didn't have any last I checked.
     
  5. Jun 9, 2022 #5
    Alex Shepack

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    This particular plant came from Floralia. They aren't usually on their list, but they seem to be able to get them when requested.
     
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  6. Jun 12, 2022 #6
    J E

    J E Jaime Escobedo

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    Not familiar with this but I like it :)
     
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