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ShadyGreenThumb

Mar 14, 2017 9:53 PM CST

Name: Cheryl
North of Houston TX (Zone 9a)

First time blooming for me. The center blooms lavender then turns rust to match the perals.

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Mar 14, 2017 11:57 PM CST

Name: Dave Paul
Puna, HI (Zone 10b)
Live in a rainforest, get wet feet.

Looks like Phaius tankervilleae, Nun's Hood Orchid.

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Mar 15, 2017 12:31 AM CST

Name: Daisy I
Reno, Nv (Zone 6b)
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Mar 15, 2017 2:57 PM CST

Name: Carol
Santa Ana, ca
Sunset zone 22, USDA zone 10 A.

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Mar 15, 2017 3:25 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Definitely Nun's Cap Orchid (Phaius tankervilleae) Mine are currently in bloom too.

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ShadyGreenThumb

May 6, 2017 12:37 PM CST

Name: Cheryl
North of Houston TX (Zone 9a)

Submitted. Good catch!

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