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No.2 Paph.cracking ... but of what?

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Ewert, Dec 24, 2008.

  1. Dec 24, 2008 #1
    Ewert

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    No.2 Paph.cracking ... Correct "Hank MN" / spicerianum

    This is the first flowering of this pure art in the family paphiopedilum.
    Only clues in current photos of cracking ...
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  2. Dec 24, 2008 #2
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    spicerianum?
     
  3. Dec 25, 2008 #3
    Ewert

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    "Hank MN" Congratulations to the right guess .... well done!
    Available in India, Burma, China and the Himalayas where the flourishing between October and February.
    It grows at an altitude of between 1000-2000 m and a temperature around 13-24 degree.
    Just this flower was 7 cm wide .... i grow this only in spagnhum !
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  4. Dec 25, 2008 #4
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  5. Dec 25, 2008 #5
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    Nice plant- this is a great species.