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Old 03-05-2008, 06:47 PM
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But I couldn't wait any longer - I just had to take a photo!

Paph. appletonianum (syn. hainanense)
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Old 03-05-2008, 07:27 PM
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Now I can't wait to see it open!

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Old 03-05-2008, 07:59 PM
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Oooh! I can't wait either. It looks like it will be beautiful.
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Old 03-06-2008, 04:13 AM
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Its really exciting - how could anyone not get addicted to this??? I'm working from home today. Fingers crossed, it will be open later!! If so, I'll post more pictures.
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Old 03-06-2008, 08:22 AM
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I can’t wait to see too, I’ll check back in the early morn after work…
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Old 03-06-2008, 09:34 AM
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LOL! Sometimes they take forever and a day to open up It should be real quick now. I love this slipper, can't wait to see it
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Old 03-06-2008, 10:01 AM
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Its close... this is what it looks like this afternoon:

...Or almost in bloom!-paph_apple_next-jpg

Getting there!

Its also got the prettiest leaves (though maybe not as nice as the Paph. malipoense leaves)...

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Old 03-07-2008, 06:34 PM
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Default Fully open!
And here is the end result!!! What a pretty Paph!
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Old 03-07-2008, 06:44 PM
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Hope this helps - the image seems to be clearer. Hope you don't mind the edit.
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Old 03-07-2008, 07:19 PM
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Ross, I don't mind in the least! Thank you!
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