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Thread: cattleya Chocolate Drop "Volcano Queen"

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    Default cattleya Chocolate Drop "Volcano Queen"

    First bloom this season...very fragrant! Betty

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    Betty--I just love this orchid! Congrats on the lovely bloom!

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    Thanks, Kathi...Don't know "why" I only got three flowers this year?! Oh well...maybe next year when it gets bigger! Betty

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    Nice color! What is the scent like?

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    To me it kinda reminds me of some kind of candy. Maybe chocolate! Yummmm...Betty

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    Chocolate Drop as a parent sure makes for some awesome hybrids! This one is no exception. Very nice!

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    Gorgeous clone Betty, I am sure it will flower with plenty of blooms next year. I really like the aurantiaca influence on the lip of this clone !!

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    Oh, that is so beautiful! Love the color and fragrance of cattleya Chocolate Drop.

    cheers,
    BD

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    Thank you, Bruce, and everyone else. I'm hoping to get more flowers NEXT year! Betty :-)

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    To me so delicious wow, anyway nice colorBetty maybe next season more flower will come for you.

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