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Sophronitis pygmaea

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Magnus A, Nov 14, 2012.

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  1. Nov 14, 2012 #1
    Magnus A

    Magnus A Ph.D.

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    But now a Cattleya...

    The pseudobulbs are small, 1-1.5 cm, and the large flower are 4 cm across.
    Compared to the description the flower is a little to large but it is only one plant that has been described so the variation has never been described.

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    Accepted name Cattleya pygmaea...
     
  2. Nov 14, 2012 #2
    Tom-DE

    Tom-DE Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Wonderful!
     
  3. Nov 15, 2012 #3
    Alexey

    Alexey Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Nice!
     
  4. Nov 16, 2012 #4
    Magnus A

    Magnus A Ph.D.

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    With time the color faded some to a very nice fire orange!
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  5. Nov 18, 2012 #5
    EvaJ

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    very nice !
     
  6. Nov 18, 2012 #6
    Pixietoe

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    Looks great!