Having a great orchid day!

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Originally Posted by shakkai

Make that TWO more to get now.... Thanks, Sue!! That one is really lovely!

Sorry, shakkai...I made a boo-boo

It's actually Habenaria quinqueseta...

IOSPE PHOTOS

[shakkai]

Well... make that THREE, then! Though I think I may be forced to resist that Den... it needs too much warmth. The other two, though... perfect!

This one's flowers remind me of the cockleshell orchids, which I love!

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The Habenaria is a protected species, you probably won't be able to get them. I was lucky enough to get one that was from a private cultivated collection.

[shakkai]

Actually, Habenaria radiata is the one that I like the best... plus it is a cool grower - which is perfect for me.

That's the one that I want.....

Though a quick search shows that tubers of Habenaria quinqueseta are occassionally available at specialist suppliers here in the UK....

[shakkai]

While I was looking around... I found this one that I want to have as well!

Habenaria myriotricha

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I...NEED...ONE...OF...THOSE!!!

[shakkai]

Isn't it beautiful?? That's the exact reaction I had!

I can see another branch of the collection forming now... I've got to stop looking at your posts, Sue! Its going to decimate my pocket book.