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Thread: Encyclia cochleata v. alba

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  1. June 28th, 2009, 05:18 PM #1
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    Default Encyclia cochleata v. alba

    I'm not sure this name is correct...but anyway- these don't stay very happy in my low humidity conditions, but this one managed to bloom for quite a while. We'll see what it's new growth brings!
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    UUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMM .... I keep the humidity realy high... and I don't have the alba form... But I really love it! I promise she is going to like it here...
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    Very neat to see an alba!
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    I like the alba...I need one too (good sign of addiction...the word NEED, LOL)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ron-NY View Post
    I like the alba...I need one too (good sign of addiction...the word NEED, LOL)
    Ha! Way to acknowledge your addition, Ron...that's a great first start (to getting lots more orchids that you NEED)
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    Cool, it looks like it would be fragrant? Yes?

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    Thanks everyone...and yep, really nice fragrance Bruce! will see if I can get it to repeat, if not, may have to ship it off to somewhere more humid!
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    Quote Originally Posted by mtequine View Post
    Thanks everyone...and yep, really nice fragrance Bruce! will see if I can get it to repeat, if not, may have to ship it off to somewhere more humid!
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    Gosh, it sure is humid here... hehehe.... I hope if blooms again for you. If not, you know where I live.

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