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  1. April 9th, 2011, 09:52 AM #1
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    Default Paphiopedilum Venustum

    This little guy opened about a week ago. I love the brain-like pouch.

    -JasonName: venustum2.jpg Views: 765 Size: 208.5 KBName: venustum1.jpg Views: 369 Size: 202.0 KB
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  2. April 9th, 2011, 10:19 AM #2
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    Wow stunning...I love the black spots on the petals.
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  3. April 9th, 2011, 01:15 PM #3
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    very nice.. good colour and shape for a venustum too esp with the flat petals
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    This one is really cool looking. Love it!
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  5. April 9th, 2011, 08:39 PM #5
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    I want a venustum SO badly! That's an awesome looking variety!
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  6. April 10th, 2011, 07:09 AM #6
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    Nice form and colour.
    Thanks for sharing.
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    Very nice venustum. Love the colour and the markings.
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    Oh very nice Paph venustum! Your is similar to mine in that it has a lot of the red/pink in it. Many of these have more green/brown coloring. I love this one.

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    Lovely venustum thanks for sharing.
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    I love this one so much!!! I bought a venustum alba, it's growing nicely here at home and I can't wait to see it bloom. Yours is simply georgeous!
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