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Phalaenopsis floresensis

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by orchidkarma, May 9, 2010.

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  1. May 9, 2010 #1
    orchidkarma

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    A warm growing Phalaenopsis species named after the island where it was found (Flores in Indonesia) where it grows at 150 to 500 meters. I grow thisin the warm viv planted in EpiWeb substrate, medium/low light. It has a faint fragrance that is not entirely pleasant... but I can't smell it anyway (it's Neofinetia season in the viv... ) I love the hairy lip...

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  2. May 9, 2010 #2
    Alexis

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    I like the lip, too! Will have to add this one to my collection...
     
  3. May 9, 2010 #3
    Tom_in_PA

    Tom_in_PA I am not an addict

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    very nice
     
  4. May 9, 2010 #4
    Karen

    Karen Species nut

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    Excellent!
     
  5. May 9, 2010 #5
    Jon

    Jon Mmmm... bulbophyllum...

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    Ooooooo.... me likey.
     
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    abaxter

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    Thank you for the close-up, karma. Mine is blooming, but I hadn't looked close enough
    to notice the hairy lip. I will now.
     
  7. May 10, 2010 #7
    orchidkarma

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    Thanks! :) The hairy lip is what really does it for me - but only on orchids... You ought to like this one Jon, at least it smells like a bulbo...
     
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    Chris

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    Gorgeous! Does anyone know what else Flores is famous for? NO CHEATING!
     
  9. May 19, 2010 #9
    orchidkarma

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    Oh alright Chris, I give up.... what? ;)
     
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    orchidkarma

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    Cool!! Thanks Chris. Maybe that is what the flowers smell like... ancient decomp... ;)
     
  12. May 19, 2010 #12
    suss16

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    This is a great species! And besides having a fun lip, the sheen on the flower appears like porcelian.
     
  13. May 19, 2010 #13
    orchidkarma

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    Absolutely! The flowers almost look like made out of wax, or porcelain.
     
  14. May 19, 2010 #14
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    Wonderful :)