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  1. May 28th, 2010, 10:45 PM #1
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    Default Guessing game, what's this orchid?

    hi folks,
    nothing to win here, just for fun!

    since i havent seen this orchid blooming, its like a guessing game for me and i thought i would share it.

    so, what is it?
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  2. May 29th, 2010, 12:39 AM #2
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    That is an odd one, Ron. hmmm?

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    Is that the spike of a dendrochilum maybe?
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    looks like a worm lol.... cant wait to see the blooms.
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    its a rattle snake orchid...hahah jp
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    I think you are right Andrew!!!lol
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    Dendrochilum tenellum or Dendrochilum williamsonii, I think?

    I can see the terete leaves in the background.
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    leslie and derek got it, just dont bother the leaves in the background, its a different plant.

    congrats guys! the spike is still growing....
    will post when its open, lost already 1 spike, grrrr....
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    The plant is Dendrochilum macranthum.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimec View Post
    The plant is Dendrochilum macranthum.

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    hi jim,
    and the million dollars go to....hehe.

    yep, most likely d. macranthum.
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