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Cattleya purpurata tipo (species type form)

This is a discussion on Cattleya purpurata tipo (species type form) within the Cattleyas, Vandas, Dendrobiums IN BLOOM forums, part of the Orchid Photography category; Cattleya purpurata tipo (species type form) This is a plant showing the full potential of ...

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  1. November 15th, 2012, 05:50 PM #1
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    This is a plant showing the full potential of this species. Excellent shape, good proportions and nice colors together with a proud presentation makes it one of the best I have seen in a long time.
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  2. November 15th, 2012, 05:57 PM #2
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    WOW! That is so lovely. Definately a real winner. Thanks for sharing.
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    Stunning! Spectacular! Thanks for showing it to us with your fantastic photography, Horst.
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    Exquisite Blooms, and Masterful photography.
    Good growing, Congrats.
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    Wonderful example of the species. Good growing.
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    Another great shot of a truly beautiful catt. !!!
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    A very beautiful one, Horst.
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    Excellent Horst !!! I have seen very few with such a beautiful fuller form and coloration, usually they have a whitish faded patch at the tip of the labellum which tends to distract from the flower but not this one simply awesome.
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    excellent growing and blooming, Horst! Bravo!

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    What more can I say? You is da man!
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