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12-14-2013, 01:34 AM
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Dendrobium anosmum in Bloom
It is very unusual to have a Den. anosmum in bloom at this time of the year so I was quite surprised to find this hidden among the plants. The plant has six semi-alba flowers on the lower third of a 27 inch long stem. The throat is deep magenta. There is no fragrance.
Dendrobium anosmum var. semi-alba by hawaiiansunshine, on Flickr
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12-14-2013, 01:37 AM
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Gorgeous, and it is so weird so many people post Dendrobiums blooming extremely early this year:-)
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12-14-2013, 01:54 AM
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I have one of these form whome I just began its dry rest period. I thought I had done something wrong when I saw your post, "oh no, they are supposed to be blooming now???"
Ha!!! I love your photos. very nice. Thanks for sharing. Now I learned what they look like.
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12-14-2013, 02:08 AM
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Beautiful flowers! I know that this is very fragrant....Don't worry Cesar, my plant is in winter rest too....Hawaiian weather is spring like this time of year....
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12-14-2013, 03:24 AM
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Beautiful! I have been looking for one of these, where did you get it?
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12-14-2013, 03:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bud
Beautiful flowers! I know that this is very fragrant....Don't worry Cesar, my plant is in winter rest too....Hawaiian weather is spring like this time of year....
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It is very unusual for Den. anosmum to bloom at this time of the year, even for Hawaii. The usual blooming period is March through May.
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Originally Posted by Daniel Herrera
Beautiful! I have been looking for one of these, where did you get it?
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I received this seedling a couple of years from a friend in Japan. According to the label, it is a selfing of Den. anosmum 'Sitro Smile' which received a Bronze Medal from the Japan Orchid Growers Association. The flowers closely resemble Den. anosmum 'Huttoni'.
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12-14-2013, 03:18 PM
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Beautiful!
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12-14-2013, 05:20 PM
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That is beautiful!!!
I don't think I've seen this color combo in this plant.
The all the common light purple and all white.
I think this is the best ever!
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12-14-2013, 05:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawaiian Sunshine
The flowers closely resemble Den. anosmum 'Huttoni'.
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What is the difference between semi-alba and 'huttoni'?
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12-14-2013, 06:14 PM
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Super wow!
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