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    Default Phalaenopsis sumatrana var mentawai

    Would like to share another Phalaenopsis species from Mentawai is so different from local plant especially the lip which is more purple and vibrant.
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    Great flowers! How long will this one bloom for Zainal?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris in Hamilton View Post
    Great flowers! How long will this one bloom for Zainal?
    In optimum condition may last about 3 to 4 weeks and the fragrance is awesome too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Keysguy View Post
    That's a very nice looking flower Zainal.
    For some reason sumatrana was not on my wish list.
    I have fixed that.
    Ha ha so sad Leigh one of the best fragrance and long lasting flower as compared to bellina maybe you need to think again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sheryl View Post
    It's lovely Zain! I like the waxy appearance.
    Yup....most of the species looks great under the section of Zebrinae thanks Sheryl.

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    That's a very nice looking flower Zainal.
    For some reason sumatrana was not on my wish list.
    I have fixed that.

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    It's lovely Zain! I like the waxy appearance.

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    I love it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Azizan View Post
    I love it!
    Thanks Azizan maybe you can add into your wish list later.

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    Just might have to look for this one!

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    Quote Originally Posted by JDT View Post
    Just might have to look for this one!
    You can get it ask your friend from Kedah to find one for you is lovely species Jack you wont regret.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dorsetman View Post
    Lovely markings.
    Thanks Geoff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CattyRobb View Post
    Cool. Hadn't seen this one!
    Thanks Robb even nicer from our local one.

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    Lovely markings.

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