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Old 06-21-2011, 03:13 AM
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This is an offspring from the selfing of L. purpurata var. werckhauseri. I obtained this plant a few years ago as a 2-inch seedling from Exotic Orchids on Maui. This is the second year that the plant has bloomed. I like the blueish violet lip.


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Old 06-21-2011, 06:47 AM
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It's gorgeous! I love purpuratas and yours is just beautiful!
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Old 06-21-2011, 07:04 AM
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Beautiful as always!
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Old 06-21-2011, 11:44 AM
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Lovely specimen!
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Awesome. Well done.

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Old 06-21-2011, 12:32 PM
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That's a beautiful specimen and obviously well grown.
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Gorgeous. I always love purpurata.
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Old 06-21-2011, 08:32 PM
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Very beautiful!
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