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10-16-2011, 05:39 PM
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Propetalum Mathina
This is a primary hybrid between Zygopetalum maculatum and Promenaea xanthina.
Got it as a seedling for free at a show a bit over 2 years ago, and it's been happily growing since. It's a very easy and fast grower as long as it gets plenty of water.
The pics could be better, the waxy textured blooms make getting the lighting right a challenge.
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10-16-2011, 05:42 PM
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All I can say is WOW !!!
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10-16-2011, 11:01 PM
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Merlyn says it all: WOW!!
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10-16-2011, 11:38 PM
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HOLY SMOKES! 
They're spectacular! Good growing! |
10-16-2011, 11:49 PM
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This one cross has just opened the door wide open for all types of new zygo crosses. After all these years, finally a new color in zygo hybrids, yay!!!!!!!
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10-17-2011, 09:36 AM
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 that is stunning Camille!
Great free orchid you got there, and great growing it looks wonderful!
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10-17-2011, 10:47 AM
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those are just WOW..... good growing....
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10-17-2011, 10:57 AM
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Very nice. Well done.
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10-17-2011, 11:04 AM
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Thanks everyone 
Last year it had 1 spike (first blooming) and this year it has 2, so hopefully the next blooming will be even better! One thing I'm curious about is if the flower count will improve, there's never been more than 2 flowers per spike. But based on the pics on internet it looks like 2-3 is the maximum for this hybrid.
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10-17-2011, 11:52 AM
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Camille - I doubt the flower count will increase, the Promenaea xanthina parent has a low flower count, 1-2 flowers.
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