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    Default The Phragmipedium kovachii orchid blooming



    Rare Orchid booming at Arboretum

    hopefully the above link works we have an opportunity to see a rare bloom here in mn...looks lovely...

    "The Phragmipedium kovachii orchid is a highlight of the arboretum's Great Hall of Orchids display opening Saturday."

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    Wow...stunning very unique in this genera and rare species, thanks for sharing it.Zain.

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    That is huge! Very nice...

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    So beautiful! What a huge orchid bloom.


    Cheers,
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    Yes, still rare and enchanting. I looked up the background and history on this orchid and found it has spurred court cases and interesting consequences after its initial 'discovery'. As you probably know the seedlings are available here in the United States, though expensive. AL

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    Quote Originally Posted by orchidsal View Post
    Yes, still rare and enchanting. I looked up the background and history on this orchid and found it has spurred court cases and interesting consequences after its initial 'discovery'. As you probably know the seedlings are available here in the United States, though expensive. AL
    dats funny because how can it be on CITES if it was at the time a new species and how would Kovach know he had an endagered species if he didnt even know wat it was haahahahahahahahah

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    I'd give my left --- to grow and bloom kovachii.

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    glad you all enjoyed i am going on tues to see it in person...i will post a few photos if i can...

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    amazing...gorgeous...congratulations!

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    Magnificent!

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