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Thread: Pot. Hoku Gem 'Sunspot'

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  1. January 24th, 2010, 10:25 AM #11
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    Cool bloom!

    Cheers,
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  2. January 24th, 2010, 10:28 AM #12
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    That bloom reminds me of an intense sunrise. Wow.

    (in other words, I want one!)
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    Wonderful colors! I love it! How long do these blooms last?

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    They last quite a while. Slowly fading to yellow, the spots don't fade though.
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  5. January 24th, 2010, 06:49 PM #15
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    Nice spotting on that one, Jeff.

    Howard, to the best of my knowledge, none of the Hoku Gems have a fragrance.
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    Nice one !
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    Beautiful cross Jeff. I like the colour and the spts.
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    Jeff, I love this spots too. Nice orchid. Those spotts in the lip are great!
    I have a RM cross with C. forbesii
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    Nice blooms. I like the slight variations in the colors.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NOKIAPG View Post
    Jeff, I love this spots too. Nice orchid. Those spotts in the lip are great!
    I want to pollinate this one tomorrow
    Quote Originally Posted by NOKIAPG View Post
    I have a RM cross with C. forbesii
    Sounds like a neat cross. Would like to see the flower.
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