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Old 08-28-2009, 11:39 PM
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I got this plant as a NBS freebie from Tropical Orchid Farm about a year ago and this is the first bloom. Normally I don't post so many pics for one spike, but the sun just happened to be on my side for once and I had some fun with this one. Enjoy!!
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Stanhopea is another I thought I was not keen on, but again your pics make me think I should change my mind. Love the closeups!
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Stanhopea is another I thought I was not keen on, but again your pics make me think I should change my mind. Love the closeups!
It funny you say that. At one time, not long ago I thought all Stans and Catasetums were simply hideous monstrosities that did not belong in the Orchid group. Then I bought a Cycnoches and it was all over. For some reason, if you like one group, you are naturally drawn to the other. I don't know why, but that's the way it works with the Stans and Catasetinae!
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It funny you say that. At one time, not long ago I thought all Stans and Catasetums were simply hideous monstrosities that did not belong in the Orchid group. Then I bought a Cycnoches and it was all over. For some reason, if you like one group, you are naturally drawn to the other. I don't know why, but that's the way it works with the Stans and Catasetinae!
Some nice dramatic shots. Thanks for sharing
Still not my favorite chid alliance.

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I really like this flower! It almost looks like a little cherry blossom print.
I love this group because of the vast difference in the style of flowers it produces...
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GORGEOUS! You're so right, you try one and in no time, you're hooked. I've been surveying my growing area, trying to make room for additional Stanhopeas that are now on my "must have" list (only have the wardii so far).

Great growing as always with you!
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Hi Steve

Wow,very nice Stans !

Does he have a some kind of fragrance?

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Fantastic blooms and pics!

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Wow steve! Ive never seen this one. Fantastic pictures.
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Some nice dramatic shots. Thanks for sharing
Still not my favorite chid alliance.

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I'll just have to keep chippin away with pics!! lol I'll do my best to get you hooked on these guys! You really have to smell one to get the full effect though.
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