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  1. September 8th, 2009, 07:51 PM #1
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    Default Maxillaria striata

    This species is found in wet mountain forests ie cloud forests on the eastern slopes of the Andes in Peru, Columbia and Ecuador.The flower is 4.5" and is non-fragrant. This is one of my favorites. This one came from Columbia and although I like some other clones of this species for more intense lip striation I like this one for the contrast of the lip against the stripped flower.
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  2. September 8th, 2009, 08:09 PM #2
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    Very nice, Ron.
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    Tom, I am still trying to perfect the culture on this one. I think I will be moving it to Sphag with treefern fibers.
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    Quite a large flower there! Very nice, Ron
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    I think it will do well in that mix, Ron. I have my M. sanderiana in moss and it is doing fine, but I might need to repot it more often.
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    well large flowers usually mean large plants in this genus. This has a nice tall spike which is a plus. Many Maxillarias hold their flowers at the base of the leaves. This one's spike is 8" tall.
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    just stunning ron!

    hmm,i guess this guy likes it cooler, right?
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    I want one! Even if it's not fragrant, it's such a neat looking flower.
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    Stunning! Goes to my wishlist (or any other of the lists I have...). Is it temp. tolerant?
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    I agree - stunning!

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