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  1. March 8th, 2011, 08:35 AM #1
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    Default Dendrobium Gatton Sunray 'Excelsior' FCC RHS

    I have posted pictures of Den Gatton Sunray before. This time the blooms are better because the thrips are now under control. This is the oldest orchid I have, since 1963 (if I remember correctly).
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    WOW What a Beauty !!!!
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    Gorgeous at nearly fifty! This is very impressive Yew. Al
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    An oldie but a beauty! I've always wanted this one but since I grow under lights only, it's just not possible. Thanks for posting, Yew!
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    Beautiful. This orchid has 'aged' very well. haha.. Seriously beautiful. So glad you got the thrips under control.

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    awesome beautiful. this orchid is older than me... I wonder how big the plant has become.
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    Quote Originally Posted by catttan View Post
    This is the oldest orchid I have, since 1963 (if I remember correctly).
    !!!!!!! 1963!!!!! Flabbergasted!
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    Quote Originally Posted by delphiguy View Post
    awesome beautiful. this orchid is older than me... I wonder how big the plant has become.
    The one blooming is a division of the original plant. I have 3 divisions, with 4 - 5 canes per division, with the tallest cane at 3ft. A division I have given to a friend has grown into a humongous clump with the tallest canes measuring 5 ft.
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    No matter how old, its lovely..I hope 40 years from now I will still be into orchids!
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    This orchid has developed a long time, surely it bears a very special meaning, beautiful flowers
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