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Old 08-29-2008, 09:51 PM
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YOu are growing Cym's in FNQ? That is interesting.......how do they go? Do you have one of the warmer growing ones?

Welcome to the board from a fellow Aussie.
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YOu are growing Cym's in FNQ? That is interesting.......how do they go? Do you have one of the warmer growing ones?

Welcome to the board from a fellow Aussie.
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i only have 2 and they going fine so far but they only young plants ... i have a Cym "jack frost" and Cym. Antarctica 'Green Ice' . I'll keep you posted how they doing ...
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Ok, please keep me updated. It depends on the parentage but most don't do all that well in the tropics as they need a cool down in winter. But if they are doing well then stick with it.

I just wish I could grow Phal's like you can up there.
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