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Stanhopea tigrina

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Marni, Jun 16, 2012.

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  1. Jun 16, 2012 #1
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Big flowers, big fragrance, big plant. It is a selfing of the clone 'Glory of Mexico" AM/AOS. The flowers were 6" across so it really is quite impressive. I was surprised that even though I had potted it in a basket with very small openings, the spikes managed to get through.

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  2. Jun 16, 2012 #2
    Stanhopeus

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    Hello Marni.

    I am new on this Forum, and my first deed is to congratulate you to these very clear and beautiful photographs ...

    Stanhopeus.
     
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    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Thank you, Stanhopeus. And welcome to OI.
     
  4. Jun 17, 2012 #4
    Alexey

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    Great! Stanchopea tigrina was and will be on my “dream list” until I will have more growing space L.
     
  5. Jun 17, 2012 #5
    piotrm

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    really small holes for such a spikes ;-) great!