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07-18-2011, 04:46 PM
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20 year old Laelia purpurata
I have been growing this plant for 20 years. There is still a 5" clay pot in the middle of the plant in the picture which measures approx 3' across. There were 40 flower spikes this year.
Last edited by glengary54; 09-09-2012 at 06:41 PM..
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07-18-2011, 04:52 PM
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That's amazing. It looks fabulous.  |
07-18-2011, 04:57 PM
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Ok that is crazy.
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07-18-2011, 04:58 PM
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Spectacular!
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07-18-2011, 05:19 PM
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It lives hanging from an old Grandfather oak tree. The only time it is moved is when we are expecting a freeze. Then all I do is lower it to the ground and throw a blanket over it. It is the only plant that I have ever let grow to specimen size. Most of my plants are divided when the out grow a 6" pot.
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07-18-2011, 05:36 PM
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that is just awsome! it is nice to see a plant that has survived the care of humans for so long!! good growing!!
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Beautiful !
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07-18-2011, 06:10 PM
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Stunning! Specimen sized plants like this are just  Congratulations and thank you for posting! |
07-18-2011, 06:57 PM
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HI
Very nicely grown! Congratulations!
Question, tho -- is this a cross with C Maxima? I see a yellow stripe down the center of the lip. Maybe I need glasses...<grin>
Take care
May all your orchids bloom like crazy
Rex
aka POLKA
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07-18-2011, 07:14 PM
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Just awesome! (And yes, the lip doesn't look like pure purpurata) Wonderful!!
Fer
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