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Thread: Gongora claviodora

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  1. March 9th, 2010, 05:44 AM #1
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    Smile Gongora claviodora

    Native to South America, it has a spike about 2 to 3 feet. The fragrant is really sweet exactly like cloves. Unfortunately the flowes will last about 3 to 5 days.
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  2. March 9th, 2010, 05:58 AM #2
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    Verrrrrry nice!
    Too bad the flowers don't last longer... this plant is worth it though.
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  3. March 9th, 2010, 07:22 AM #3
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    That is such a cool bloom. Really nice!

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    Wonderful ! I love Gongorras ! And the colour and form of this one is very nice, congrats !
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    Only 3 days?? Wow...cool though!
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  6. March 9th, 2010, 06:38 PM #6
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    Love Gongoras! Ones like this remind me of dragons in flight!
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  7. March 9th, 2010, 11:04 PM #7
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    Very unique!
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