Sunday, April 14, 2013

TODAY'S FLOWERS - Zygopetalum Orchids again


Another of my Zygopetalums is just starting to flower.
This one has much darker markings and a slightly 
different scent.


It has rather short spikes so I had to hold the leaves back
to get a shot.



Enjoy your flowers while they last!

24 comments:

  1. That last line is a motto for life, isn't it Arija.

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  2. Simply beautiful. Thank you so much.

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  3. Die hat ein wunderschönes Muster!

    LG
    Chris

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  4. Just I saw your link to butchart gardens. I was there as a young woman, it was dreamlike.

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  5. Wonderful - such beautiful colours.

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  6. Have never seen this special flower before. Beautiful!

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  7. Great advice! Thanks Arija for these delicate flowers.

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  8. Hi! Beautiful orchid flower photos. I looked your other posts. They are very nice too.
    Wishing you a wonderful Sunday.

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  9. Very interesting orchids. I have never seen any like this.
    An Arkies Musings

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  10. Exquisite flowers and I've never seen an orchid like this either! Marvelous captures for the day, Arija, as always!! Hope you have a lovely week ahead!!

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  11. Beautiful orchid! love the texture.

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  12. What an absolutely gorgeous flower! Well photographed too!

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  13. a real beauty. Love the coloring. You must be proud of it. :)

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  14. That's a beauty and I agree about enjoying flowers while they last.

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  15. I love the deep colors! They stand out from the leaves but yet blend beautifully!

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  16. Beautiful flowers.I like the detailed markings on it.

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  17. Magnificent colors and patterns.

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  18. Orchids are such strange and wonderful things.

    I dont even know if the have a pond at the airport, let alone black swans!!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  19. Gorgeous orchid! Thanks for your nice comment on my post.

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  20. You grow orchids! I love knowing this. They are beautiful.

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