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Old 05-24-2012, 11:28 PM
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There are six blooms on two spikes. The flowers emit mild fragrance on sunny days.
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Old 05-24-2012, 11:35 PM
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very interesting lip formation. the contrast in color is the main attraction of this flower that centers to the inner core texture and form. You have a happy healthy plant to reward you with many large blossoms
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Real nice Pheli, lovely infact.
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Awesome.

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beautiful blooming, good work! lovely flowers!!
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WOW Stunning flowers! Thanks for posting Pheli.
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They look great!!
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Wow!!! (the man sits in awe and just shakes his head wishing he could get his just to bloom)
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