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Old 08-07-2010, 02:41 AM
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I'm so excited about this find, I have to share! I work next to a Trader Joe's so it is our daily lunch place, and on my way in the door today, wallowing in a horrible mood, I allowed myself to peruse the orchid section to see what new plants they got in. It always cheers me up to spend some time with the orchids. Usually they are the standard Phal/Oncidium/Cattalaya NoID's, and usually in somewhat poor condition.

Today, however, I spotted a flash of purple and green among the usual mix nestled in the back, and something clicked on in my brain. I got tunnel vision... It literally called to me. I wrestled it out of it's nest, making sure to not damage any of the plants, and stared at 5 GIGANTIC pseudobulbs in pristine condition; no spotting, yellowing, or browning. That was when I turned the plant around and came face to face with the most amazing, perfect, beautiful Zygopetalum flower I've ever seen in a grocery store.

Now, understand, Zygo's are my absolute favorite orchid of all time, and I have another hybrid growing at home on which which I am eagerly awaiting spikes. And here I was, being blessed with the gorgeous, spikey blooms and hyacinth scent of the most perfect orchid TJ's has ever seen!

I have not potted it yet due to the fact that I need more orchid bark, but this weekend it will be placed in its home and watered. I just had to share with you all, and hopefully someone can tell me what the exact species is, since it's a NoID. I'm so in love!!

-Jen
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Old 08-07-2010, 08:39 AM
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Great choice.

I love zygos but only have one rootless almost dead one at the momment.
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Old 08-07-2010, 10:40 AM
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Wow!

What a beauty!

I wish my TJ had them.

Maureen
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Old 08-07-2010, 11:11 AM
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Great looking plant! Congrats.

Kim
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Old 08-07-2010, 02:22 PM
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Good find, Jen! I like to wander around TJ too. Sometimes they have good looking orchids. Maybe I should stop by TJ today . I live in the Bay Area too. The TJ around my area might have them too.

Thuy
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Old 08-07-2010, 03:37 PM
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great find!
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Old 08-07-2010, 04:28 PM
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Thuy, I work near the TJ's in Los Altos juat off Foothill Expwy and 280. Come check out the 'chids!
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Old 08-07-2010, 04:44 PM
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what a choice plant! very good find!
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Old 08-07-2010, 04:46 PM
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I miss California... There are no TJ's anywhere near where I am now...
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Old 08-07-2010, 10:58 PM
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Awesome plant. I'd wait on repotting until it finishes blooming.
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