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Thread: Violacea Mentawai ( Sumatera)

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  1. June 13th, 2008, 09:54 AM #1
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    Smile Violacea Mentawai ( Sumatera)

    Hot growing similar like Borneo types.This two got different colour variations from different plants but from same locality.
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  2. June 17th, 2008, 07:34 PM #2
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    These are lovely! Hot growing you say -- hmmm, I guess they'll have to go on my list.
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    Mentawai is violacea mit much longer spikes than
    all other violaceas and bellinas.
    Would you let us know how long are spikes on this two?
    I like it very much and good growing.
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    Absolutely stunning!!!
    Can't wait till my first violacea (or cross).
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    Oh, what a wonderful shape. Very nice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nekletka View Post
    Mentawai is violacea mit much longer spikes than
    all other violaceas and bellinas.
    Would you let us know how long are spikes on this two?
    I like it very much and good growing.
    Both spikes more than 7-8 inches and may reach more than one foot if condition is matched.
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    Very beautiful! So elegant.
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