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12-09-2013, 12:23 AM
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My Orchid Christmas Tree in Bloom
I call this my orchid Christmas Tree because every year it blooms around Christmas time and with some imagination it looks like a lighted tree. The plant is several years old and attached to a cork bark. I have it growing in a shaded area of my greenhouse. It is misted daily. Have a Happy Holidays everyone!
Angraecum distichum by hawaiiansunshine, on Flickr
Angraecum distichum by hawaiiansunshine, on Flickr
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I'm a small backyard grower in a residential area overlooking Pearl Harbor. I barely have enough yard space to keep my orchids happy. Most of the photographs that I post on this Board are of plants that I raised and bloomed. My best friends are orchid people.
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12-09-2013, 12:26 AM
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Mel this is totally awesome, and I totally see even the shape of the xmas tree, such a great way to celebrate xmas! Love it!
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12-09-2013, 12:44 AM
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I don't think it takes any imagination. It really looks like a lit Christmas tree. Gorgeous flowers!
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12-09-2013, 01:01 AM
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That is gianormous! Love it!
My puny (in comparison) one is also in bloom.
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12-09-2013, 01:04 AM
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That is a magnificent specimen. It must be a 20 year old plant to grow that size. I have an 11 year old plant and its half that size.
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12-09-2013, 02:59 AM
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Love this plant! It's been on my wishlist for a long time. Beautiful!
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12-09-2013, 03:31 AM
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My Orchid Christmas Tree in Bloom
Totally beautiful plant. Yes, it does look like a Christmas tree. I also own this plant but it is so small--just acquired it. The flowers of this plant look like tiny snow angels.
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12-09-2013, 06:37 AM
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That's wonderful! Great growing! I had a small one many years ago and loved it.
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12-09-2013, 08:33 AM
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GORGEOUS!! Absolutely gorgeous!
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12-09-2013, 10:33 AM
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Spectacular!
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