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Originally Posted by judith_arquette
mericlone?
I'm only now beginning to understand since joining this forum how MANY different kinds of orchids there really are. I had no idea until I read somewhere on here the other day that Vanilla comes from a certain type of Orchid...
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Judith: A mericlone is a plant grown via tissue culture. It is a good way to get many copies of a fine plant. My forum name "Sharry" is after "Sharry baby" a common variety with millions of copies all over the world. Most supermarkets et al, carry these types because they are cheaper. I alway look at the displays- an encylcia Great find!