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Thread: Interesting observation of Chysis bractescens

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  1. December 22nd, 2010, 09:21 PM #1
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    Default Interesting observation of Chysis bractescens

    I'm observing the growing of Chysis bractescens from small buds to full blooms taken about a month.Enjoy it.
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    Fragrant blooms.
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    Finally all opened lasting about 2 weeks.
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    Very cool--thanks, Zain!
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    hi zain
    that was really a wonderful observation and lots ofpatience for a month on watching it. to what bark is te plant attached and did you do it.
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    Absolutely Beautiful!
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    Thanks for your comments, Radha I attached to the drift wood it's seem to be happy on it. This species they need bright light in order to stimulate flower spikes.
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    Salam En. Zainal. Another orchids that I haven't heard before. Love the pristine white blooms. Congrats and thanks for sharing.
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    Absolutely interesting!
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