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Thread: Paph hirsutissimum var esquirolei

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  1. September 4th, 2013, 05:32 AM #1
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    Default Paph hirsutissimum var esquirolei

    I'm rather proud of this Paph as it is a very regular bloomer. Among my friends I seem to be the only that has a plant that never fails to bloom; sometimes twice a year. When I bought it I was told that it might not bloom in our hot lowlands.

    The flower is quite large, with a wing span of 5 1/2 inches. This bloom is past its prime and the rim of the of the pouch is showing signs of age.
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  2. September 4th, 2013, 05:43 AM #2
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    Nice one. I don't have one these - yet!
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    Nicely photographed, Yew!
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    I have a soft spot for all the orchids in this family because I think they have a shy air and a very unassuming kind of beauty; so nice!
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    Congratulations for having free flowering one of the most difficult one in lowland glad to see this beauty.
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    Ooh... that's LOVELY!!!

    I love how large the bloom is, and the "wings" have a very dramatic appearance! And the whole flower reminds me of a long-eared puppy for some reason... it's very charming!!! Another to go on my wish list...
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    Quote Originally Posted by zainal abidin View Post
    Congratulations for having free flowering one of the most difficult one in lowland glad to see this beauty.
    Thanks Zainal.

    ---------- Post Merged at 09:35 PM ----------

    Thanks everyone for looking in.
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    What a huge slipper orchid bloom! I love it.

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