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08-27-2008, 07:16 PM
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Encyclia alata
First bloom for this one. I am pretty pleased with what I got and will be expecting more blooms next year! Sorry about the jungly looking pics. I just watered and didnt feel like bringing it in. Thats basically my front 'yard!'
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08-27-2008, 07:55 PM
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It's a lovely encyclia.
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08-27-2008, 08:55 PM
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Wonderful is correct! Really similar to tampensis in shape and sorta similar in color.
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08-27-2008, 08:59 PM
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Thanks guys! This is my first stab at the Encyclias and so far, so good!
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08-27-2008, 09:22 PM
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Well done, Steve!  |
08-27-2008, 10:04 PM
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It's one I also like. Mine finished blooming about a week ago and is mounted on a piece of wood (grape vine). Nice growing. Look right a home.
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08-27-2008, 11:30 PM
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Looks great! I love the jungle photos. . .really beautiful blooms.
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08-27-2008, 11:36 PM
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It's great looking Steve! I've been admiring this one for a while now in H&R's catalog. My husband informed this evening that I am out of room on my grow rack so can't buy any more orchids. Silly man... That's when I suggested adding a sunroom to the house. And he kind of went   .  |
08-28-2008, 01:24 AM
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One of my fav's. I love the scent of this one!
Nice to see them growing outside...Lucky you!
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08-28-2008, 02:48 AM
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i thought i did not like encyclia,s but you have just changed my mind.
nice yard btw.
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