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Old 07-09-2008, 02:54 PM
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I am so new that I am experiencing the first blossom on an orchid that I purchased without. I have owned this Lc.Angel Heart'Himimanu' for over 6 months and it now has 2 buds. One has just opened today but it is sideways. I know that orchid blossoms rotate 180 deg. in the opening but don't know what to expect and when it should be in the correct orientation.
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Old 07-09-2008, 08:50 PM
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It may or may not change from current position once it has opened. I see the "lip" is to the left. I have found that once a cat starts forming it's buds that you should not change location or position of plant as it may not open properly. I don't know if your geographical location would make any difference or not but I am in SW Ga. and I have been told the same thing by other more experienced orchids growers. Beautiful flower. Enjoyed the picture.
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Old 07-09-2008, 08:53 PM
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Nick the colors on this baby are awesome!
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Old 07-09-2008, 11:13 PM
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Don,
I was aware of that and I tried not to move it's relationship to the sun. The next bud seems to be oriented correctly. Thanks for the help.
Nick
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Old 07-12-2008, 01:16 PM
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Thought you would like to see the second blossom with correct orientation.

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Old 07-12-2008, 01:22 PM
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sorry. Don't know what happened to picture...try again.
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Old 07-12-2008, 01:56 PM
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well crooked or not it is a beautiful plant, congratulations cirillonb
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Old 07-12-2008, 05:25 PM
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I certainly agree with Priz m. Thanks for the 2nd pic.
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Old 07-12-2008, 06:56 PM
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Don't you just hate it when that happens! Don't know why, but it happens to mine sometimes too. Great looking flowers though! Congrats.

Kim
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Old 07-12-2008, 08:41 PM
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Nick that is a beautiful flower you've got there. Sideways or straight it is still gorgeous !!! Congrats.
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