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    Default Bulbophyllum purpurascens

    Bulbo. purpurascens
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    Last edited by Tom-19951; August 29th, 2009 at 01:21 AM.

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    That is cool. Is it a large bloom?

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    Bruce, the individual flower is ~1.25" long

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    Is this an 'alba' form? Considering the name I was expecting purple.....

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    No, this species should have white flowers but greenish yellow flowers are common too. The leaves can be purple, especially underneath.

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    Very pretty! Thanks for sharing with us and also for the info!

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    mine is more cream colored Tom

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