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Thread: Phalaenopsis violacea var Mentawai

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  1. September 18th, 2012, 08:01 AM #1
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    Default Phalaenopsis violacea var Mentawai

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    nurtured this from a dying state and finally very satisfied with its bloom.....
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  2. September 18th, 2012, 08:33 AM #2
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    Great lavender color!
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    Nice clone you got there the spike usually is very long maybe for the next season.
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    That's quite a comeback. From near dead to this beautiful is something to be proud of. AL
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    I'm confused. I can't find "Mentawai" as either a registered hybrid (RHS) or recognized species (Kew Monocot List). Is this a variety of violacea?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Saar View Post
    Is this a variety of violacea?
    Yes.

    Beautiful one.
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    Beautiful. Great color and nice form.
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    Great phal! I love it's shape.
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    What a pretty phal bloom.

    cheers,
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