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  1. March 26th, 2009, 08:53 PM #1
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    Default Maxillaria variabilis

    variabilis was given for the color can vary from yellow to almost a dark red that appears black in this species.
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  2. March 26th, 2009, 10:50 PM #2
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    That dark color is outstanding!
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    Very nice, Ron! mine is a dark burgandy color, they're awesome little plants!
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    I think this is beautiful, thank you for showing it us, I have seen this species before but with yellow flowers and red throat I think i prefer the colour of yours.
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    yours looks almost orange, Ron
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    Very pretty bet it smells good too ..
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    I like the dark red! Yum!

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