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Thread: Spoils from the HK Flower Show 2015

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    Default Spoils from the HK Flower Show 2015

    My once a year indulgence in buying more plants in spite of complaints that the balcony is becoming a jungle...

    Would appreciate help with IDing these...

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    And because I love a challenge, I bought some baby ones too... any tips on nurturing these would be most welcome!

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    Great buy!

    Let me guess you bought that from orchid center (sai yee st.) that was relocated to prince edward?

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    These were bought at the annual HK Flower Show at Victoria Park but you are right that orchids can be purchased year-round in Mongkok Flower Market.... far too tempting for this addict to go there too often!

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    Nice group of plants! Sounds like a fun place to shop for orchids.

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    Lovely new additions to your orchid collection!

    cheers,
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    Very nice buys and one can never have too many new additions--My Den. Aphyllum is almost in full flower now-love March as when all these type of dens flower esp the very fragrant ones. Pics to come soon.

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    Great buys. Thirst looks lie Den aphyllum

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    I love it. Mt mother went to this show and sent me pictures it look grand! I'm so glad i didn't go yes you heard right as I would have wanted to buy everything forgetting that i have to cross customs so .. better not get my hopes up.

    BTW i love your oriental inspired pots

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    Quote Originally Posted by eeyore View Post
    .... far too tempting for this addict to go there too often!
    We know the feeling When we pass by any nurseries or shops selling plants, we usually have a look, but ending up bringing some home... Harvey is an expert on that...hehehe...PEACE!

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