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07-23-2008, 10:33 AM
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Slobbering stupid over my mexipedium bloom
I just had to share. This is one of my favs...well, they all are, but this one is special and it has survived me!!!   I'm dizzy with joy! |
07-23-2008, 10:39 AM
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I love this little one ! 
I'll join you in drooling
Not easy to find or grow!
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07-23-2008, 11:02 AM
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That is just TOO cute!
Job well done! |
07-23-2008, 11:12 AM
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OK, so you are going to pollinate this one, right? Just kidding - kind of.
I'm drooling here too!
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07-23-2008, 11:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RoyalOrchids
OK, so you are going to pollinate this one, right? Just kidding - kind of.
I'm drooling here too!
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I'm not the only one who has thought of pollinating....and that one sure is drool worthy  |
07-23-2008, 12:24 PM
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Very cool little species.
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We must not buy their fruits:
Who knows upon what soil they fed
Their hungry thirsty roots?"
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07-23-2008, 12:48 PM
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Wow I have never seen a picture of one of these, but I have seen the name once or twice, I love it! Thanks for sharing!
P.S.......Pollinate, Pollinate!
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07-23-2008, 12:58 PM
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Super neat! Just try not to get too much slobber in its pouch. Could weigh the whole thing down.
Kim
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07-23-2008, 02:47 PM
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Since this is my first time with this diminutive plant and this is it's first bloom, should I try to capture the pollinia for future use?? My my, you guys are a distracting influence on me. I should be working on my grant proposal, a publication and my dissertation, but I'd rather be in the greenhouse playing. I got my flasks set up for the B. nodosa pod. I am watching for mold and will set seed next week if they stay clear!! I will have to check about storing pollinia for phrags. Any suggestions on a resource?  Thank you for all of your encouragement! |
07-23-2008, 05:02 PM
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I know, I'm a freak! 
There is a Pollen Storage thread up near the top of the propagation forum right now. But seriously, taking the pollen may doom the flower to rapid demise. It's your bloom - enjoy it and don't pay attention to greedy little ol' me! 
p.s. Quite the jungle scene in those pics. Looks like a nice place to hang out! Good growing V!
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