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  1. July 17th, 2011, 09:22 AM #1
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    Default Cochleanthes flabelliformis

    Long time didn't post this species which is quite free flowering here.
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  2. July 17th, 2011, 10:08 AM #2
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    I love the combination of the ivory petals, then the hot pink and purple lip. Very striking! Is it fragrant, Zain? How long do the flowers last? Thanks...Betty
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    Very nice bang Zain!
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    Quote Originally Posted by espranch View Post
    I love the combination of the ivory petals, then the hot pink and purple lip. Very striking! Is it fragrant, Zain? How long do the flowers last? Thanks...Betty
    Very strong especially early in the morning very sweet not good to describe it, the individual flower may last almost about 2 weeks.Thanks Betty.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gavstang View Post
    Very nice bang Zain!
    Terimakasih Gavin.
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    Its nice to here of something "free Flowering" and still very attractive and sweet smelling. Thanks for posting this Zain. AL
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    Quote Originally Posted by orchidsal View Post
    Its nice to here of something "free Flowering" and still very attractive and sweet smelling. Thanks for posting this Zain. AL
    You are welcome Al each mature plant can produce maximum 4 to 7 flowers in their life cycle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by zainal abidin View Post
    You are welcome Al each mature plant can produce maximum 4 to 7 flowers in their life cycle.
    Thats all? So few flowers and the plant then dies?
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    Very nice with unusual coloring.
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    Thanks for posting Zainal. You are the only local I know, who grows this genus.
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