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Scaphosepalum swertifolium

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by KellyW, Nov 7, 2010.

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  1. Nov 7, 2010 #1
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I bought this plant as Scaphosepalum swertifolium expecting it to be a much larger bloom. As you can see it is tiny. Are there various size varieties or did I get some other species? I like it but it's not what I was expecting.
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  2. Nov 7, 2010 #2
    This_guy_Bri

    This_guy_Bri weirdo

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    are you really a giant and you're just messing with us?
     
  3. Nov 7, 2010 #3
    jbigio

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    Hi I have several of thess you have the right plant this is a trur mini species
    Joe
     
  4. Nov 8, 2010 #4
    orchidkarma

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    Oh it is absolutely adorable!! Love the spots. :)
     
  5. Nov 8, 2010 #5
    piotrm

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    They are very variable from very short 'horns' , medium ones like yours ;-) and those very long ones.
     
  6. Nov 8, 2010 #6
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Thanks all.