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Sobralia powellii

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Karen, Jul 20, 2009.

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  1. Jul 20, 2009 #1
    Karen

    Karen Species nut

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    Another Sobralia! Flower is 5 inches tall, blooming on 15 inch canes! The flowers only last one day, but each new cane can have up to 8 flowers.
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  2. Jul 20, 2009 #2
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Very nice. And love that contrast with the wall.:poke:
     
  3. Jul 20, 2009 #3
    Craig

    Craig megalomaniac

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    Nice colour combination even the wall works in well:rolleyes:
     
  4. Jul 21, 2009 #4
    Forrest

    Forrest Really Neat

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    can I have it?
     
  5. Jul 21, 2009 #5
    Karen

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    Well, I have an identical one, that came labelled as S. sanderae, which it clearly is not. You can have that one, if you're serious!
     
  6. Jul 21, 2009 #6
    Marni

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    It looks very much like a hybrid that is in circulation. I'm not sure of the name, but it lasted 5 days. Do both of the plants you mention only last a day?
     
  7. Jul 21, 2009 #7
    Karen

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    This one sometimes goes for 2 days, but the flowers aren't very pretty the second day. I was NOT happy, when the S. sanderae bloomed out the same as this one. The S. sanderae is from a species vendor, and shouldn't be a hybrid.....
     
  8. Jul 21, 2009 #8
    Brant

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    very nice Karen !!