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  1. monocotman

    Flower shape impovement

    Maybe as the plant matures and increases in size, things will improve?
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    laelia sincorana coerulea

    Cute. Quite a contrast to the tipo form.
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    Cattleya mossiae semialba pincelada Duo

    Both are, as usual, very lovely! Is there anything you would to care to pass on about why they were passed for judging?
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    Laelua purpurata Werckhauserii

    Good colour and shape! None of mine are showing buds yet….
  5. monocotman

    Cattleya trianae flamea ‘Andaquies’ HCC/AOS

    Again just stunning….
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    Cattleya mossiae concolor ‘Canaima’s Heaven’ AM/AOS

    Another wonderful clone Leslie!
  7. monocotman

    Orchids 2024

    Stunning!!
  8. monocotman

    Cattleya mossiae semi alba

    Thanks for the comments Leslie. I’m hoping for some floral improvements in the coming years as the plant adjusts to the new grow room.
  9. monocotman

    Mossiae semi alba, seed pod harvested.

    Wow good luck with the flasking. There should be some stunning clones in the next generation, David
  10. monocotman

    Average fc for phrags?

    When hybrid phrags are growing well with good roots, they can take quite high light and feed levels.
  11. monocotman

    Average fc for phrags?

    At the moment, about 6pm.
  12. monocotman

    Average fc for phrags?

    From around 2pm
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    Average fc for phrags?

    Use whatever lights you end with as a starting guide only. Watch the plants and adjust the light levels as they develop. There isn’t a ‘correct’ light level for each species or hybrid. These are a few plants of the hybrid ‘lovely Lynne ‘ growing in a west facing window where they receive full...
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    Cattleya mossiae semi alba

    Just one of my large semi albas has decided to flower this year, the other is growing instead. They were originally from the Fischers and are huge. Despite the fact that the petals are only spread at 90 degrees, the flowers are just under seven inches (17cm) across. They are eight inches (20cm)...
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