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06-15-2014, 09:37 PM
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The one that started the insanity - No ID (Lc Orange Crush ?)
This is (a piece of) my very first orchid - I got it 10 years ago at a farmer's market. It survived ALL my many mistakes, complete neglect for a few months (fortunately in winter), tho it took me some time to find it's happy spot for blooming Very temperature tolerant - growing outside year-round in zone 9, sheltered from winter weather; going into the garage on the coldest nights.
2.5" blooms, 7" pbulbs, bifoliate with 11" leaves, compact rhizome. Potted in chc mix in a (5") clay pot. Watered when nearly dry - dry.
Thanks for looking
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Nexogen, nikkik, tucker85, desertanimal, silken, Orchidgirl83, terracotta7, bethmarie, Bud, Gerben1998, nutgirl, RosieC, Lynn in Michigan liked this post
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06-16-2014, 07:21 AM
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It's beautiful, Sonya! I love that you have the orchid that started it all!
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06-16-2014, 10:21 AM
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Very pretty!
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06-16-2014, 12:32 PM
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It sure is a beauty and rewards with many blooms!
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06-16-2014, 02:55 PM
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Gorgeous color and shape!
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06-16-2014, 08:53 PM
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Thank you, nikki, tucker, silken, orchidgirl!
Nikki, it's testament to this plant's tenacity that it survived so many mistakes I made with it! It's a real trooper, and I am quite fond of it!
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06-16-2014, 10:18 PM
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nice. the one that "infected" you with the orchid bug. haha. nice to meet you plant!
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06-17-2014, 12:34 AM
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Magnificent display of blooms....the colors are yummy....I am glad it is still living with you after all these years...
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06-17-2014, 05:57 PM
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Really gorgeous one!
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06-17-2014, 07:28 PM
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Thanks palm, Bud, Rosie
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