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Old 12-21-2011, 03:22 PM
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I have been waiting and waiting for this spike to grow.

Finaly today, after nearly two months, the first flowers are fully opened. The spike is nearly 60 cm. long and there is over 20 flowers.



Closeup of one of the flowers
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Old 12-21-2011, 05:39 PM
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Wonderful: well done and worth the wait
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Old 12-21-2011, 08:13 PM
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Excellent, way to grow!!
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Old 12-21-2011, 08:35 PM
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Really like the closeup!



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Old 12-22-2011, 07:58 AM
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That is very striking and very beautiful!
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Old 12-22-2011, 09:54 AM
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One of my favorites. Well done.

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Old 12-22-2011, 11:03 AM
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very pretty flowers,well done
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One of my favorites also, good growing !!!
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Old 12-22-2011, 02:40 PM
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Thank you,all
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Old 12-22-2011, 09:09 PM
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Beautiful!! Great growing!
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