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  1. December 17th, 2011, 02:54 AM #1
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    Default Phal. size doesn't matter

    When they are ready to spike, Size doesn't matter, This is a 2 1/2 inch pot, giving these instead of Chrstmas cards


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  2. December 17th, 2011, 04:36 AM #2
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    I agree , Carol. Phals and a few dendrobiums do bloom in thumbpots. Nice Xmas present though.
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    The mini phals are neat and I love to see them in bloom. Do you have my current address ? LOL
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  4. December 17th, 2011, 07:37 AM #4
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    Bill beat me to it. I was going to ask if I were on your Christmas card list??
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    Great alternative to paper cards!! hahaha... I bet your friends will love these orchids.

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    Lucky friends - martha
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    Too cool! They get spikes that small?? Gotta love phals...
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    Great decoration later.
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    Since Christmas is not here yet this year please add me to your Christmas Card List... I want a orchid that keeps on giving. LOL I only have 6 months to wait. hehehe
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    I have an adorable mini-Phal in a 2" in pot. It came in bloom and I sure hope it reblooms next winter. I'm happy that its growing for me, its so tiny I'm afraid I'll kill it.
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