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  1. March 12th, 2022, 09:01 AM #1
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    Default Rhynchostylis gigantea

    This is one of my favorite orchids. It is wonderfully fragrant and blooms when it is dark and cold in the north. And the leaves are beautiful too. But it grows slower than most orchids.

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    Wow excellent specimen, I agree very slow growing but during the flowering season you will smile..well done Arne.
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    That is so beautiful. I like the spotted flowers.
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    Oh Arne! That's fantastic! These beautiful flowers would definitely make me smile!! And your plants look soooo healthy! Great job!!
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    Wow, it is so perfect! Beautiful!

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    Thanks folks!

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    By the way it did win first prize in the Vanda alliance at Maryland Orchid Society show this week.

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    WOW!!!

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    Lovely! Congratulations!
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    Congratulations and well deserved.


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    Quote Originally Posted by orchidlady View Post
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