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12-20-2010, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Tindomul
Just fantastic!
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12-21-2010, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Orchidflowerchild
Yup, it's Christmastime.
-Cj
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Great pictures!! Yes, this species is always a dependable bloomer at Christmas time; now, if it didn't smell just like my grandma's lye soap---!!!! |
12-24-2010, 10:03 AM
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WOW Gorgeous!! Merry Christmas to all of you and your new blooms! Mine may be...Happy New Year.
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01-06-2011, 01:36 AM
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And the flowers have finally faded, so over 20 days open.
-Cj
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01-06-2011, 04:05 AM
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Mine is still blooming! Sepals faded about two weeks ago, but petals and lip look just fine.
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01-06-2011, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Nataliwind
Mine is still blooming! Sepals faded about two weeks ago, but petals and lip look just fine.
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Lips on mine went first. started going black round the edges then the petals collapsed.
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01-06-2011, 11:49 AM
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When my Cattleya just opened (December, 13th) my 3 y.o. son knocked it over and broke the spike. My husband put a splint on it and saved the flowers. I did not expect they would last so long! 
December 14 th
December 18th
December 23 rd
December 28 th
Yesterday lips looked just fine.
Now:
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01-06-2011, 12:14 PM
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Hey Nataliwind: You ever have a piece of that plant to trade, you let me know. Hee.
-Cj
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01-06-2011, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Orchidflowerchild
Hey Nataliwind: You ever have a piece of that plant to trade, you let me know. Hee.
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OK
I am afraid it will take a while, though.. |
01-06-2011, 01:35 PM
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Just beautiful. I think my apartment heating system killed off my flowers from this species. They only lasted a few days for me. Congrats!!!
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