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  1. July 12th, 2010, 05:19 PM #1
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    Default Fernandezia maculata

    This species is found in the cool wet cloud forests of Ecuador at altitudes up to 2900m.

    F. maculata is best grown mounted and under cool conditions. The temperature must not exceed 22ºC. High humidity and excellent airmovement is essential.

    The flowers are 10-12mm tall and 4mm wide. Plant size 4-5cm. Grown close to the fogger.







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  2. July 12th, 2010, 06:28 PM #2
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    A very difficult genus(all species in this genus) to grow and bloom. Outstanding job on that one, Thomas.
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    Oi! That's a vivid red! Fantastic!
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    wow thomas, thanks for showing all this rare beauties!
    love the texture on this one.
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    That is beautiful. Really love it. Thanks for sharing.
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    Oh how I wish I could grow those cool growing species. This one is lovely.

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    Another new one for me.... nicely shot and love that deep red.
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    Wow what a beautiful red. Haven't seen this orchid before.
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