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The original flower is still trying but it's looking quite tatty. It did first open on 6th May though (tu)

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Can't complain about that for flower life. I have some slipper orchids that don't last as long in flower!
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I took a trip down the garden path this evening and found this.

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Very happy to see the three flowers open at the same time.

An hour later I took another trip and guess what.

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Great display Fred. Does it always flower this well and are other clones as prolific flowerers?
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It has a reputation for it edds
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I know .... I know .... I know
But it's to go on the list.
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
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