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JimsPlants
Dec 14, 2020 3:35 AM CST
Thread OP
Sydney, NSW
I think it's an orchid but I'm not 100% and don't know the nam
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Ursula
Dec 14, 2020 9:17 AM CST
Name: Ursula
Fair Lawn NJ, zone 7a
Yes, I would think Orchid. I have no idea, but the first name which pops into my head is perhaps Sobralia. Would it please be possible to get a clear picture of the bloom?
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plantladylin
Dec 14, 2020 12:16 PM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)
I agree, a terrestrial orchid of some type; first one that came to my mind is Bletilla.
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Ursula
Dec 14, 2020 12:26 PM CST
Name: Ursula
Fair Lawn NJ, zone 7a
Lin, no, I grow those, the leaves grow differently.
As comparison -
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KellyFW
Dec 14, 2020 12:59 PM CST
Name: Kelly
Redding, California (Zone 9b)
I agree with Sobralia but don't know which one.
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ctcarol
Dec 15, 2020 2:19 PM CST
Name: Carol
Santa Ana, ca
Sunset zone 22, USDA zone 10 A.
I'm also in the Sobralia camp.
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JimsPlants
Dec 18, 2020 5:01 AM CST
Thread OP
Sydney, NSW
Hey I found it it's an orchid thunia
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Ursula
Dec 18, 2020 7:43 AM CST
Name: Ursula
Fair Lawn NJ, zone 7a
How interesting! I have never come across a Thunia!
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plantladylin
Dec 18, 2020 5:53 PM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)
I'd never heard of Thunia but they sure are pretty! For comparison, here's a Thunia photo in our database that looks similar:
Orchid (
Thunia
Gattonensis)
Uploaded by
RuuddeBlock
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