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08-26-2014, 08:52 AM
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Thanks Leafmite. Fairorchids, it seems to me you are a very experienced orchidist. Thank you for providing your information--I learn from you every time you post. I sort of knew that about pod parenting but you confirmed that for me and now I have a good example of the importance on who is in front of the "x" as in V. sanderiana x Neof. falcata.
Speaking of which, the second tier of flowers has now opened. A sunrise photo.
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08-26-2014, 06:03 PM
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Matt,
I grew up in an orchid nursery (specializing in Paphs, but dabbling in many different plants). Worked for my dad after school (& job) for 9 years. I have grown Orchids + assorted other tropicals as a hobbyist for some 20+ years, so I guess I have a bit of background.
I also do speaking engagements on both Paphs & Vandaceous.
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08-27-2014, 12:01 AM
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Oh wow, that picture of it looks great! What a beautiful show!
Fairorchids, pretty cool.
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09-05-2014, 11:37 AM
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In full bloom and the scent is even stronger--its scent seems strongest mid-morning. I suppose with this many blooms completely open, every flower adds to the plant's fragrance.
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09-07-2014, 07:04 AM
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09-20-2014, 04:55 AM
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Two weeks later, in full bloom, not a single flower has dropped. That long lived characteristic is thanks to its sanderiana parent.
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10-10-2014, 09:47 PM
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Matt this is beautiful.
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10-10-2014, 10:22 PM
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Thank you Debra. The last picture was the plant in my master bath/solarium. These flowers are all gone now.
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10-11-2014, 10:12 AM
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Wow the flowers are huge compared w the size of the plant
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