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Acanthephippium mantinianum

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by piotrm, Jun 23, 2011.

  1. Jun 23, 2011 #1
    piotrm

    piotrm Well-Known Member

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    With this plant first flowers after two years, last year had 2 growths and was nearly sure it will flower but didn't this year so far only one growth, was 3 flower buds, finished with 2 strange shaped fragrant flowers.
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  2. Jun 24, 2011 #2
    gnathaniel

    gnathaniel Lurker Supporting Member

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    Woah that's pretty wild, Piotr, I've never seen one of these before. Is it a Coelogyne relative?
     
  3. Jun 24, 2011 #3
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Piotr, I used to grow this, but I remember it being a larger plant in relationship to the flowers. How are you growing it?
     
  4. Jun 24, 2011 #4
    Armando

    Armando Hobbyist gone wild

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    Very cool!!!
     
  5. Jun 27, 2011 #5
    orchidkarma

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    Fascinating!! I like it. :)
     
  6. Jun 27, 2011 #6
    JonP

    JonP all that Supporting Member

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    weird! And wonderful!
     
  7. Jul 11, 2011 #7
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    How very curious!