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08-31-2007, 01:27 PM
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Paph Winston Churchill 'Indomitable' FCC/AOS x gratrixianum
A recent acquisition that has now opened up for me. I'm very happy with the way it turned out. I LOVE complex crosses, but I only have 2 as they are hard to get around here!
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08-31-2007, 01:30 PM
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Excellent one!
Yes they are HARD to get!!!! I only have two right now. I want a white and a pink one too....
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08-31-2007, 01:30 PM
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Those are some really awesome colours Joe.  |
08-31-2007, 02:49 PM
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Awesome paph 
It's so shiny it looks like you varnished it!  |
08-31-2007, 06:43 PM
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08-31-2007, 06:49 PM
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That is one exceptional paph! Gorgeous in every way.
I am wondering. . .What substance is it that makes these flowers so shiny?
Does the shiny surface aid in pollination? I am thinking the insect might slip off and fall into the pouch, crawl up and pollinate on the way out?
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08-31-2007, 08:09 PM
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 WOW! What an eye-opener!!! |
08-31-2007, 09:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gmdiaz
That is one exceptional paph! Gorgeous in every way.
I am wondering. . .What substance is it that makes these flowers so shiny?
Does the shiny surface aid in pollination? I am thinking the insect might slip off and fall into the pouch, crawl up and pollinate on the way out?
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Thanks so much to everyone for the comments!
Gmdiaz, I have no idea what the substance is that causes the waxy texture (but I am very curious now - does anyone else know?); however, the purpose is primarily to protect the flower from the elements, mainly extreme heat/sunlight. This is also the reason why so many orchids have a waxy texture to their leaves. |
09-01-2007, 01:33 AM
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Nice flower and, shiny tooo.
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09-01-2007, 01:05 PM
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and also the blooms of these guys last much longer because it is shiny...
I can find a pink complex at forestview
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I am trying to get a internship with resolute forest products and I need your votes, if you take a minute and help out:
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also if you can do it, come back everyday and make me successful! Process ends on March 31, 2013 THANKS :)
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