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Thread: Bulbophyllum sumantrana

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  1. October 14th, 2008, 06:29 AM #1
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    Smile Bulbophyllum sumantrana

    Can be found in Malaysia and Indonesia. Very big size fragrant sometime nice and sometimes like fishy odors. Would be considered free flowering every 2 to 3 months another flower spikes arise from the base of pseudobulb.
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  2. October 14th, 2008, 07:25 AM #2
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    Very beautiful, like it was painted. An elegant bloom.

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    That second photo looks like a fluer de lis.
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    This is wonderful!!! The colour is just outstanding!
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    beautiful!
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    I loved the colors, sparkles...but best was the shape. Great growing!
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    Thanks for your comments. Cindi ..."like a fluer de lis." what is that mean? Zain
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    Quote Originally Posted by zainal abidin View Post
    Thanks for your comments. Cindi ..."like a fluer de lis." what is that mean? Zain
    It is a stylized symbol representing a lily flower, that was used in France (and some of Europe) as a symbol of monarchy way back in the days ...
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    Default What a lovely clone!

    The lobbii group is so diverse and beautiful.
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    That is pretty, the second photos looks like a bull horn
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