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!

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24 comments:

  1. The Weaver of GrassApril 14, 2013 at 12:49 AM

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

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  2. Elephant's ChildApril 14, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Simply beautiful. Thank you so much.

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  3. vincibeneApril 14, 2013 at 3:50 AM

    Die hat ein wunderschönes Muster!

    LG
    Chris

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  4. vincibeneApril 14, 2013 at 3:53 AM

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

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  5. AnonymousApril 14, 2013 at 4:18 AM

    Wonderful - such beautiful colours.

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  6. BirgittaApril 14, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    Have never seen this special flower before. Beautiful!

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  7. JamaApril 14, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    Such a pretty flower.

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  8. DeniseinVAApril 14, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    Great advice! Thanks Arija for these delicate flowers.

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  9. Minoru SaitoApril 14, 2013 at 5:06 AM

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

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  10. Richard LawryApril 14, 2013 at 7:01 AM

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

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  11. Sylvia KApril 14, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    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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  12. TexWisGirlApril 14, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    sure is beautiful.

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  13. Birdy OfficialApril 14, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Beautiful orchid! love the texture.

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  14. Richard PeglerApril 14, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    What an absolutely gorgeous flower! Well photographed too!

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  15. NatureFootstepApril 14, 2013 at 12:42 PM

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

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  16. LauraApril 14, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    so lovely Arija!

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  17. CarverApril 14, 2013 at 3:45 PM

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

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  18. CarlettaApril 14, 2013 at 5:46 PM

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

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  19. Ruth HiebertApril 14, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Beautiful flowers.I like the detailed markings on it.

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  20. GaelynApril 14, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    Magnificent colors and patterns.

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  21. Stewart MApril 15, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    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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  22. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 3:00 AM

    Fantastic !

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  23. JannibeleApril 15, 2013 at 12:32 PM

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

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  24. Sallie (FullTime-Life)April 16, 2013 at 7:41 PM

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

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