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Old 05-05-2009, 05:51 PM
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Here's the first flower just opened....
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Old 05-05-2009, 05:58 PM
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Wow, what an incredible flower, thanks!!
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Old 05-05-2009, 07:13 PM
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I luv lowii and their crazy spoons - beautiful!
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Old 05-05-2009, 07:35 PM
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That's very, very nice. What an incredible shade of purple it's showing. Is this it's first time blooming for you?

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Old 05-05-2009, 07:59 PM
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thanks to all.
yes,it's its first blossom.I find the dorsal sepal rather pale than normally seen in other plants,but I'm very satisfied of this flower.
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Old 05-05-2009, 11:18 PM
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Wow that's touching! Bellissimo
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Old 05-06-2009, 07:56 AM
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It may be the way the light is hitting the dorsal, but I really like the green in it. It really complements the green in the sepals.

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Old 05-06-2009, 11:19 AM
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Awesome. It's going to be even better in a few days.

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Old 05-06-2009, 08:56 PM
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Louder Than Hell:thanks,you're very kind!
your nickname isn't new to me...maybe you're writing on other forums?

billc,tuvoc:thanks very much,here's a new pic:the flower has developed completely.
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Old 05-06-2009, 09:07 PM
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Yes i'm writing in giardinaggio.it forum as well, do you?
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