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08-04-2011, 03:49 AM
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Cattleya gigas var. alba
Cattleya gigas var alba .
Syn. Cattleya warscewiczii var. alba .
Below you will find some pictures from early stages of the king of the mountain heralds the magnificent Cattleya gigas var. alba.
Flower sheath
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Opening of the flower sheath
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emergence of the flower
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The plant
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First day opened
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and the last one , the flower from bottom view.
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08-04-2011, 04:02 AM
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Awesome sequence of photos!
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08-04-2011, 06:08 AM
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Wonderful - first year blooming? Then you can expect a surprise next year! Very nice shape for a warscewiczii! Congrats!
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08-04-2011, 04:44 PM
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awesome - great photos, and a gorgeous bloom!
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08-04-2011, 10:30 PM
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Whoa, super good. Thanks for the sequential photos. I love gigas (cause I can say it!)
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08-04-2011, 11:54 PM
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08-06-2011, 11:31 PM
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Thanks for the beautiful photo sequence. love the orchid and the last photo.
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08-07-2011, 06:29 AM
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Thank you all for your positive feedback.
Yes,the plant bloomed first time this year.
The scent is also wonderful !
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08-07-2011, 01:39 PM
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Just terrific!
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08-11-2012, 08:41 PM
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Well, did it bloom again?
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