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  1. shariea

    Paph. Joseito “Z” x delenatii alba “Germany”

    There is a single plant in bloom/bud listed for sale on on Akatsuka Orchids today
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    Phrag seedling finally blooming!

    I got this from suzyslippers on ebay in 2019. The spike a year ago got about 4"T, then died. This year the 1st 2 buds browned off, but the 3rd opened, It looks like there ius a 4th bud developing nicely as well. Really cute, super tiny flower. Phrag. Inca Fire x schlimii
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    Mealybug treatments that can be applied directly to roots

    Maybe that's why the plant isn't dead yet? I used the stuff in the translucent container.
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    Mealybug treatments that can be applied directly to roots

    I accidentally used hydrogen peroxide instead of isopropyl alcohol a month ago on meally bugs. So far the plant is still alive--no mealies either, although I did also unpot it and dunk it in verified isopropyl also (roots and all) the next day. But it has only been a month. In my defense who...
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    Any guesses?

    Not what I was looking for, but if it is going to be a good grower and reliable bloomer. . . what is not to like?
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    Any guesses?

    So far, I am calling it Don Wimber NOT, but I can maybe think of something better!
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    Any guesses?

    This is the 2nd flowering. The flower is more "filled out" this year--last year all three were pretty spindly looking, but I kind of thought it looked like Eric the Younger as well. There were no parent details in the listing.
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    Any guesses?

    Purchased (EBay) as Don Wimber. 1st picture shows color more accurately
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    Linus Cyps

    I have to "weasel" them in carefully. It also depends on which flowers you value more in the moment. I can only imagine that losing all of my Cyp would be tragic
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    Linus Cyps

    Styrofoam coolers? I have old coolers from when my mom got frozen meals delivered. They work wonderfully as extra insulation, as they create space between the cold and the plants. I have had to use them, as well as overturned large empty pots (the thicker the plastic the better) to protect my...
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    C. Ida Elizabeth 'Enchanting'

    That's what I thought! I bought it sight unseen on the recommendation of the vendor at a festival. He said it was "lovely" and "a great grower".
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    C. Ida Elizabeth 'Enchanting'

    3/12 3/13 3/16
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