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08-26-2013, 03:02 PM
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Phrag. Cardinale?
I purchased this plant (not in bloom) represented as "the real Phrag. Cardinale". It wasn't what I expected when it bloomed, but I think I'll keep it anyway. Any comments?
Sorry, I got it posted in the wrong alliance.
Last edited by Paphluvr; 08-26-2013 at 03:26 PM..
Reason: Posted in wrong alliance
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08-26-2013, 03:26 PM
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She is beautiful :-)
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08-26-2013, 03:27 PM
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What were you expecting?
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08-26-2013, 03:43 PM
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Quote:
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What were you expecting?
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Something with fuller, more rounded petals and a darker pouch. I'm not complaining about what I got, just that I was hoping for something different. I guess that's why I usually try to buy plants that are in bloom, but then you'll never get a great one unless your willing to pay the price. Sometimes it pays to gamble!
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08-26-2013, 05:18 PM
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I agree. The petals should be shorter and fuller and the shape should be fuller. I guess the pouch should be darker also. I don't have phrag. Cardinale but I've been looking to buy one.
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08-26-2013, 05:52 PM
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I don't think I have seen a Phrag Cardinale but it's very pretty anyway.
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08-26-2013, 06:33 PM
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It sure is pretty.
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08-26-2013, 09:00 PM
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Whatever it is, it's beautiful!
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08-26-2013, 09:45 PM
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To me it looks like you have Phrag Sedenii (longifolium x schlimii), which is the parent of Cardinale (Sedenii x schlimii), or Phrag Rosy Gem (Cardinale x Sedenii). Though you might get this from a F2 Cardinale (Cardinale x Cardinale). Shape and color are both a bit disappointing if you expected a good Cardinale, too much Phrag longifolium coming through. It is impossible to say for sure though. Color could be better on another flowering with cooler temps or more light.
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08-26-2013, 11:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PaphMadMan
To me it looks like you have Phrag Sedenii (longifolium x schlimii), which is the parent of Cardinale (Sedenii x schlimii), or Phrag Rosy Gem (Cardinale x Sedenii). Though you might get this from a F2 Cardinale (Cardinale x Cardinale). Shape and color are both a bit disappointing if you expected a good Cardinale, too much Phrag longifolium coming through. It is impossible to say for sure though. Color could be better on another flowering with cooler temps or more light.
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I was thinking that it looked more like Phrag Sedenii as well. I'm only going by what was on the label. It wouldn't be the first mislabeled orchid that I've bought.
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