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Thread: Cattleya (Laelia) purpurata var. carnea

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  1. June 8th, 2011, 05:16 PM #1
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    Default Cattleya (Laelia) purpurata var. carnea

    Always a beautiful show from this one.
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  2. June 8th, 2011, 06:35 PM #2
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    It's beautiful! I have been wanting a purpurata for a long time...do you find that it is finicky at all?
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    Quote Originally Posted by cakedaddy View Post
    do you find that it is finicky at all?
    Mine have been tough as nails. Taken alot of abuse (not intentional) over the years. I keep them high light and on the south facing side of the greenhouse. They like to summer outside too.
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    Stunning show, Jeff!!!!!
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    Lovely flowers.
    I just bought one this year, I hope I can make it to flower!
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    Simply awesome and very healthy ! Congrats Jeff for these beautiful show stoppers !
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    Lovely blooms!
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    Just lovely!
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    Love this orchid! THe pink in the lip is wonderful. Really beautiful!

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