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    Default Thrixspermum bromeliforme

    Native to Philippines, Thrixpermum bromeliforme.
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    So sweet! It seems you caught the last flower? I like hairy and spoted lip

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    Branka, the buds open one after one. On the same plant, no two flowers at the same time

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    so beautiful.... how long does the flowers last on this?

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    Randy, like all Thrixspermum, just one day

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    Ahh thanks Mietek... Thrixspermum are so beautiful but I've always failed to see the
    flowers.

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    Randy, in the Philippines are growing many of these beauties.

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    I have 2.... dont know the names yet tho as i never saw them in flower, its always the
    spent blooms that i noticed....

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    Ye they are species for retired people, like me. I can check many times a day if the buds are open.

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    hi mietek,
    fantastic close up again! but this one is t. wenzelii, pls compare with the fotos i sent you.

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