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Thread: Blc. Ports of Paradise 'Emerald Isle'

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  1. April 24th, 2012, 07:17 PM #1
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    Default Blc. Ports of Paradise 'Emerald Isle'

    I found one! I found one! I found one!
    Enjoy!
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    I love this one! Unfortunately I lost mine Yours is lovely.
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    Thanks Bill, hope you can find a good replacement!
    Alex
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    Alex, I coveted this plant many years ago. I remember when you had to be RICH to afford one. I wanted one so bad and could not afford one for years. In thinking back I wonder what happened to my plant? I haven't had one for years.
    Lovely blooms. Congrats on them!
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    Congrats Alex ! I consider 'Emerald Isle' the best of Ports of Paradise. I have the 'Gleneyrie's Green Giant' var.
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    Lovely cattleya!! Blc. Ports of Paradise is an excellent hybrid that produces such beautiful, large blooms. Congratulations!

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    Alex congrats love the green color....cool.
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    Thanks everyone! Cathy, I got my plant for free! I had a coupon.
    Hope you can find a good one. Thanks Zainal for the comment!
    Thanks Bruce, smells good too!
    Thanks Cathy, hope you can find one!
    Thanks Yew, I saw several cultivars, the emerald Isle is my favorite!
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    Alex, you forgot something...It should read FCC/AOS immediately after Emerald Isle. This means: First Class Certificate. This orchid is truly the best of the best. Now, go put that FCC/AOS on the tag! You got yourself a real deal...Betty
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    Hi Alex your Ports of Paradise is beautiful. I have the same one according to the tag but I "think" mine has a more fimbriated lip. Sorry I don't have a picture of it

    I also notice the stems holding up the flowers on mine are very weak and have to be supported but a beautiful flower regardless. Do you guys have the same problem?
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