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  1. December 19th, 2010, 01:50 PM #1
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    Default Platystele umbellata

    Miniature species from Colombia, 600-1600m.The diameter of the umbel is 6-7mm. Individual flower size 1-1.5mm. The plant is about 3cm tall.





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  2. December 19th, 2010, 07:19 PM #2
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    wow, too cute!
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    A lot of color packed into a small bloom. Nicely grown. AL
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    How neat! I've never seen this one before!
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    Stunning. Really vibrant colour.
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    Very cool! AND so tiny!!

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    It got onto my wish list the moment I saw it. If and when I find it, I'll sit at your feet (metaphorically) and ask how to grow it...
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