Windward Orchid Society Orchids Unmasked
The Coronavirus has us sheltering in place, social distancing and wearing masks. In the meantime, our orchids are putting on a show that we would normally share with many people through orchid shows and meetings.
These blooms are not going to wait. So, we are going to unmask our Windward Orchid Society members’ orchids through this webpage.
Have fun.
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These blooms are not going to wait. So, we are going to unmask our Windward Orchid Society members’ orchids through this webpage.
- See your newsletters for instructions on how to get your orchid pictures, tips and stories posted here.
- Submissions are allowed only from Windward Orchid Society members.
- Start taking pictures and think about captions.
Have fun.
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2020.11.21
Vanda Nopporn Golden Dream By Walter Hiraishi 11-21-2020 Many variations of colors for this hybrid. This is a nice orangish speckle-flowers. Other flowers will show much yellow to it. Good number of flowers. |
2020.11.25
Zygonisia cynosure 'Blue Bird' By Elaine Higa 11-25-2020 I finally found the right spot in my yard that helped these orchids happily bloom for me. I've had so many fatalities of zygonisia cynosure 'Blue Bird' in the past. |
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Blc. Tainan Gold 'Golden Sparrow' By Elaine Higa 11-25-2020 The Blc. Tainan Gold 'Golden Sparrow' was a keiki we brought back from our Hilo Safari back in 2014. |
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Bulbophyllum auratum ‘other world’ By Walter Hiraishi 11-21-2020 Bulbophyllum auratum ‘other world’. This species is called the Golden Bulbophyllum. A nice yellow parasol like and grows vigorously and blooms frequently. Good to grow in baskets. |
2020.11.21
Zygopetalum Debbie De Mello ‘Honolulu Baby’ By Walter Hiraishi 11-21-2020 Zygopetalum Debbie De Mello ‘Honolulu Baby’. A very bright two-toned colored flower with some fragrance. Good to prop it early on so spikes will not droop. A solid firm flowers that you’ll admire for at least a full month. |
2020.11.21
Dimeranda stenopetalum By Walter Hiraishi 11-21-2020 Dimeranda stenopetalum. It has some similarities as a mini Catt. Flowers will bloom successively on the same spike so don’t cut off when flowers drop off. |
2020.11.14
Dendrobium formosum By Walter Hiraishi 11-14-2020 This dendrobium is a compact plant, stay rather short. Flowers are about 3- 4 inches. Dendrobium formosum is easy to grow. |
2020.11.15
Cattleya trianae v. Coerulea By Larry Marcum 11-15-2020 Has a sweet smell. Got it at one of the orchid shows a couple of years ago. Was surprised that I got such a great plant. |
2020.11.15
Den. Haleahi Blush ‘Lake View,' By Steve Canham 11-15-2020 Got this years ago at Olomana Orchids on a WOS Safari. The plant never had a tag, but I thought Waianae Blush was in there somewhere. From this year’s bloom, it looks to be Den. Haleahi Blush ‘Lake View,' which does have Waianae Blush in its background. I know at least one other member bought the same unnamed plant--maybe you have it too? |
2020.11.14
Vanda Pachara Rosa Diamond By Walter Hiraishi 11-14-2020 This is another Vanda Pachara Rosa Diamond. Flower are well over 4 inches and has a nice roundish reddish/orange color. |
2020.11.14
Den. Humming Butterfly By Walter Hiraishi 11-14-2020 I got this plant from Kogachi Orchids. Very unusual flower with iridescent pink color. This dendrobium is called Humming Butterfly. |
2020.11.14
Cerastylis rubra By Walter Hiraishi 11-14-2020 This orchid is a species. Blooms a number of times in a year and flushes about this time of the year. Plant is well over 8 years old. Semi-waxy flower. This Cerastylis rubra is a very slow grower, but it is a nice specimen plant. Comes from the Philippine Island. |
2020.11.05
Blc Tainan Gold By Lynn Chang 11-05-2020 The tag says Blc Tainan Gold. I can tell it’s from Scot because how it’s staked. From one of the raffles? Nice fragrance in the morning. Beautiful! Thank you all at WOS!!! Miss seeing you all!!! |
2020.11.09
Bc. Princess Teresa ‘Princess Michiko’ By Deborah Collins 11-10-2020 This glorious orchid belonged to my Mom. Scot helped me find its name and that they originated in Japan. I assume this orchid is named after the current Crown Princess Michiko of Japan. These orchids have a delicate sweet fragrance and has always bloomed in November. |
2020.11.09
HC678 Epic.Volcano Trick Paradise By Sharon Matsuyama 11-09-2020 |
2020.11.04
Vanda Pat’s Delight By Walter Hiraishi 11-04-2020 Another great bloomer of the Vanda Pat’s Delight . Flower last fairly long. |
2020.11.04
Vanda Pathom Gold By Walter Hiraishi 11-04-2020 This Vanda Pathom Gold get from light yellow to a bright canary yellow as it matures. |
2020.11.04
Dendrobium lamellata By Walter Hiraishi 11-04-2020 A short grower with lots of flowers. It may appear like a cactus plant. This is a close up of the Dendrobium lamellata. Got this plant from WOS banquet several years ago |
2020.11.02
No Name By Patti Kawahakui 11-02-2020 When you get up close to the pua, during the day, they have a nice light fragrance. I don’t have her exact name (no label) but she belongs to the trichocentrum lanceanum ohana. I know her as “Mule ear.” In August 2019, I split the plant and she had no roots—just blessed she’s doing well today and provided beautiful blooms. Her sister plant had a spike that didn’t make it. Reply by Walter Hiraishi This is the Trichocentrum Ollie Palmer for Patti K. Thanks. Walter |
2020.11.03
Cat Pink Empress JuShen By Bianca Kam 11-03-2020 A gorgeous fragrant orchid with huge blossoms . I just need to practice how to stake and display them to best advantage! |
2020.11.04
Equitant By Walter Hiraishi 11-04-2020 This was previously known as batanense, a species from the Philippines, now known as equitant. Strong smell, flowers last over a week and blooms throughout the year. |
2020.10.25
Vanda (Ascocenda ) 50th State Beauty By Walter Hiraishi 10-25-2020 Vanda (Ascocenda ) 50th State Beauty. Cross made by Robert Perreiria |
2020.10.25
Den magnum By Patti Kawahakui 10-25-2020 Update to my Den magnum posted on 9/8/20–spikes all dried up so I harvested 260 spikes! Most ever! |
2020.10.16
Bulbophyllum blumei By Patti Kawahakui 10-26-2020 Got this species in April 2019 from Adam Almeida when he was our guest speaker; he gave us an “introduction to species“ and shared his keiki! Thanks again Adam! |
2020.10.24
Angraecum leonis By Patti Kawahakui 10-24-2020 Lovely night fragrance. Interesting looking buds with tails. Love all the angraecum orchids! |
2020.10.25
Vanda Pat’s Delight By Walter Hiraishi 10-25-2020 Another Vanda Pat’s Delight flowers. Colors of flowers range from reddish to blueish. |
2020.10.25
Vanda Robert’s Delight By Walter Hiraishi 10-25-2020 Vanda Robert’s Delight ‘Garnet Beauty’ |
2020.10.21
Van. Lou Sneary By Sharon Matsuyama 10-22-2020 No Name Miniature Vanda Is there an ap to identify it? Thank you. Reply by Scot Mitamura This is a hybrid made locally by the late Hajime Ono of Wahiawa. It is Van. Lou Sneary. A hybrid of V. falcata x Rhy. coelestis. |
By Steve Canham
10-22-2020 The yellow/orange oncidium (Onc. Rosy Sunset ‘F’) came from our 2019 Auction Night and the red (Onc. Heaven Scent 'Sweet Baby’) came from our 2019 Christmas Party. So these are the first blooms for me; both are delicately fragrant in the morning. |
2020.10.12
Bc. Punakea Lee By Diane Robello 10-22-2020 |
2020.10.17
Mtssa. Royal Robe ‘Jerry’s Pick’ HCC/AOS By Patti Kawahakui 10-17-2020 In 2002, bought this orchid from H&R Nurseries. Split and repotted her many times. Thankfully, today, I have two pots which are blooming. |
By Sheron Harwood
10-19-2020 Two gorgeous Bulb. in bloom. Bulb. Wilbur Chang – it’s over 7” from top to bottom….and the gorgeous Bulb. medusae – which smells HORRIBLE….. (I kept looking around for a college frat party member passed out under the benches.) I am amazed at the gorgeous flowers that smell so bad…….. |
2020.10.21
Ctt. Tristar Bouquet By Patti Kawahakui 10-21-2020 So excited this orchid finally started to bloom today! I decided to clean her up to take her in the house so I placed her on the sidewalk; and in the process, the pot fell and the spike broke off—NO! Glad I took a picture of her before I moved her. Here’s the broken spike in my hand—she would have had 11 flowers—one flower broke off the spike. Does anyone know her name? Mahalo! Reply by Scot Mitamura This orchid has a questionable background, but it is registered as Ctt. Tristar Bouquet, a hybrid of C. Rossette Warland x Ctt. Chocolate Drop. |
2020.10.08
No Names By Steve Canham 10-08-2020 Can anyone help with these two no-names? The single flower is an old variety, grown a long time ago by a friend’s father, and I am guessing a Blc. of some sort? The large multiple inflorescence is a yard sale “score" from several years back. It’s a big plant with two sets of flowers, quite showy. Thanks for your help! Reply by Scot Mitamura The first orchid, is definitely an oldie but goodie, C. Porcia 'Cannizaro' FCC/AOS. The second flower, might be C. Portia. |
2020.10.16
Eria hyacinthoides. By Sharon Matsuyama 10-16-2020 Not very good at photography. This orchid looks even better in person. Reply by Walter Hiraishi Sharon's plant is mislabeled as Blc Fort Watson 'Mendenhall' . It should be an Eria hyacinthoides. |
2020.10.16
No Name By Patti Kawahakui 10-16-2020 No Name. |
2020.10.07
Bulbophyllum Santa Claus By Walter Hiraishi 10-07-2020 A flower that’ll stretch out to about 7 inches. Plant is growing on cork Does it look like an orchid? Notice the elongated flower with reddish /white flowers. It’s a species. |
2020.10.07
Vanda Pat’s Delight By Walter Hiraishi 10-07-2020 First time bloomer with double spikes. First bred in 1987 between Vanda Fuch’s Delight x Vanda Kasem’s Delight. |
2020.10.07
Rlc Blanche Aisaka ‘Yuki’ FCC/AOS By Walter Hiraishi 10-07-2020 A very attractive orchid with nice white reddish lip spanning over 5 inches. One parent is Cattleya Persepolis. |
2020.10.03
C. Lulu ‘Carmela’ By Diane Robello 10-03-2020 I won this orchid at my very first WOS auction in 2016. I love how she changes color initially blooming green & purple to pink after 1 day. |
2020.10.07
Phalaenopsis (Doritis) pulcherrima coerulea “Splash” By Walter Hiraishi 10-07-2020 A very small orchid with 9-11 flowers. Not commonly found. . And a close up view of this bluish flower. |
2020.10.07
Vanda Dhongchai Passavat By Walter Hiraishi 10-07-2020 Carries about 6-9 nice yellow green flowers with fine speckled dust like material. Thrips love to discolor flowers and it’ll cut down the life of the flowers. |
2020.10.01
Blc. Hawaii Stars 10.01.20 By Diane Robello 10-01-2020 |
2020.10.02
No Name By Sharon Matsuyama 10.02.2020 My miniature Phalaenopsis bloomed sequentially then made a keiki plant. A really great bloomer. |
2020.10.02
No Name By Sharon Matsuyama 10-02-2020 Miniature vanda, smells so sweet. 2 keikis at the base are budding. |
2020.09.24
Phalaenopsis pulcherrima By Walter Hiraishi 09-24-2020 Change of name from Doritis to the Phalaenopsis. This pulcherrima is the alba form and considered to being peloric. Very small plant growing in a 3-inch pot with 8-11 flowers. |
2020.09.24
Den aberrans x Dendrobium johnsoniae By Walter Hiraishi 09-24-2020 A cross of the Den aberrans x Dendrobium johnsoniae, two species. crossed called a primary hybrid. Has numerous white small flowers which last fairly long on a compact bushy plant. |
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Brassavola nodosa ‘Remar’ x nodosa ‘Mas Mejor’ By Deborah and Fred Collins 09-30-2020 This beautiful orchid has a bold and heady fragrance in the evenings and is known as the Lady of the Night Orchid. |
2020.09.22
Blc. Hawaiian Leopard 'Mei Ling’ By Steve Canham 09-22-2020 |
2020.09.24
Den. Pop Eye By Walter Hiraishi 09-24-2020 A short compact plant comprising a nice pattern in white/pink colors on the flowers with reddish vertical lines. |
2020.09.24
Vanda Manuvadee x Vanda Gordon Dillon By Walter Hiraishi 09-24-2020 This Vanda Manuvadee x Vanda Gordon Dillon. These two flowers show signs of both parents: Dillon with some speckling of dot’s and Manuveeda with tessellations. |
2020.09.19
Dendrobium wasselli By Patti Kawahakui 09-19-2020 Blooming in Mililani |
2020.09.19
Ornithophora radicans By Patti Kawahakui 09-19-2020 Pua are about 1/4” and have a soft fragrance. |
2020.09.21
Mttsa Darkstar ‘The Orchidworks’ By Patti Kawahakui 09-21-2020 This plant is from our January 2018 meeting starters. One spike has four flowers; the other, three. Beautiful purple color! |
2020.09.17
Chamaeangis hariotiana By Diane Robello 09-17-2020 |
2020.09.17
C. Hawaiian Polka Dot ‘Coerulens’ (C. loddiglossa coerulea x guttata coerulea) By Wendy Saito 09-17-2020 |
2020.09.19
Cadetia potamorphila “Joyce Kelly” By Patti Kawahakui 09-19-2020 Dainty, pretty flowers. |
2020.09.13
Dendrochilum By Arthur Nakagawa 09-13-2020 This dendrochilum was given to me around five years ago. It didn't have any flowers, so I didn't know what to expect. After about 3 years, it finally bloomed, then again two years later (last year), so at that time I thought it might only bloom every other year, but luckily it's blooming again this year. |
2020.09.16
Epc. Rossy Ochoa ‘Tiffany Rubio’ AM/AOS By Diane Robello 09-16-2020 |
2020.09.17
Pot. Hsin Ying ‘Pink Doll’ By Diane Robello 09-17-2020 |
2020.09.12
Lc Mini Purlple coerulea ‘Shimani’ By Walter Hiraishi 09-12-2020 A mericlone line of this bluish color flower with a fairly dark lip. Lc Mini Purlple coerulea ‘Shimani’. Spread of flower shows its character. |
2020.09.12
Rlc Kaoru Suzuki By Walter Hiraishi 09-12-2020 This unusual flowering is nice. Scot said middle flower is crippled. It came out in the center. Rlc Kaoru Suzuki and bred on the Island of Hawaii. |
2020.09.13
Onc. Jiuhboa Gold 'Tainan' AM/AOS By Steve Canham 09-13-2020 First bloom—got it at our 2019 Christmas Party. |
2020.09.12
Guarianthe bowringiana By Walter Hiraishi 09-12-2020 This Guarianthe bowringiana orchid came from Tropical Orchid Farm on Maui. I pick up a tray with 72 seedlings in a tray a long while back. It has been surprising that the flowers though small in size came in with lots of colors: Maroonish, pinkish, whitish, bluish with dark to light colors of each. These plants have about 8-12 flowers. |
2020.09.12
Vanda cross of Taveesuksa with Udomsri By Walter Hiraishi 09-12-2020 This Vanda cross of Taveesuksa with Udomsri came out with traits going in the Taveesuksa side. The flowers are medium size and usually have 8-12. |
2020.09.12
Vanda Pure Wax flowers By Walter Hiraishi 09-12-2020 This Vanda Pure Wax flowers are good size going from 4-5 inches across. The texture is very heavy and waxy prolonging the longevity of the flower. |
2020.08.29
Blc. Beverly Blietz ‘Karen’ AM AOS x Blc. Green-Heart ‘Amy’ By Wendy Saito 08-29-2020 |
2020.09.11
Christensonia vietnamica By Wendy Saito 09-11-2020 |
2020.09.12
Mtssa. Lavender Kiss By Wendy Saito 09-11-2020 Here's what the tag says. Reply by Scot Mitamuara I'm sure it's not a Dtps. The closest I can come up with is Mtssa. Lavender Kiss. |
2020.09.02
Cattleya bowringiana ‘MAJ’ x bowringiana ’Black Prince’ By Diane Robello 09-02-2020 |
2020.09.07
Den. Jaquelyn Thomas By Bianca Kam 09-07-2020 I didn’t think dendrobiums had spikes that branched, so I’m just sharing this curiosity Help with the name would’ve welcome! Reply by Scot Mitamura It looks like you have one of the Dendrobiums developed by the University of Hawaii for our cut flower industry. It looks like a Den. Jaquelyn Thomas, which is a primary hybrid of Den. gouldii x biggibum. On rare occasions Dendrobiums spikes can form laterals. This also could be a mild case of plant fascination, which is an abnormal fusing of plant tissue. This could be caused by a number of reasons such as herbicide damage, genetic mutations, bacterial or viral pathogens, etc. In severe cases the stem could become thick and flattened with many spikes and or flowers fusing together. In your case it is beneficial because it increases the number of flowers on your spike, while maintaining the gracefulness of the inflorescence. Monitor it, if it stable then just enjoy the added flowers. If it becomes worse and unsightly, then trim the mutated areas and see if it grows out of it. |
2020.09.08
Dendrochilum magnum By Patti Kawahakui 09-08-2020 Last transplanted this species in 2016 into a big black plastic pot. Since then, she’s grown to be approximately 3’5” tall and 4’4” wide and annually gives many strong, spicy-fragrant spikes. You have to get use to her fragrance- it’s exotic! Spikes are still blooming. Last year, she had 162 spikes. I am so thankful! |
2020.09.01
Bc. Maikai 'Mayumi' By Wendy Saito 09-01-2020 There will be 4 sprays total on this. The other 2 just coming out now. The tag is totally stuck in the pot.🤣 This will need to be repotted! |
2020.09.01
Den. Burana Blue Angel By Wendy Saito 09-01-2020 Beautiful dendrobium. |
2020.09.02
Blc. Ports Of Paradise 'Emerald Isle' By Elaine Higa 09-02-2020 Scot helped me find this blc. "ports if paradise 'emerald isle'" last year. I'm so happy I have this blooming orchid plant back again. Thank YOU, Scot! |
2020.08.27
V. Roberts Delight Blue By CJ and Barbara Kalopodes 08-27-2020 We're submitting a picture of this Orchid that has bloomed in our yard, we don't get too many blooms and this was a surprise. Its name is V. Roberts Delight Blue. |
2020.08.28
Miltassia Dark Star ‘Darth Vader’ By Bianca Kam 08-28-2020 I just love the color of this orchid! I had several of these and was sad as I watched them all succumb to rot a couple years ago! I’m so pleased this one is still surviving. I’m anxious to get a keiki so I’ll have my “spare”. |
Tricoglottis brachiata
2020.08.30 By Steve Canham 08-30-2020 A pretty little Lost Tag orchid. Epiphyte; vertical stalks growing up a ti plant; annual bloomer this time of year; multiple flowers on short stems; musky fragrance. Can anyone ID it? Thanks, Steve Reply from Scot Mitamura You have a vanda allied species from the Philippines called Tricoglottis brachiata. It used to be a common find in most collections. Martha Motooka used to have a huge one she would often bring to shows. It is a very easy and rewarding orchid to grow. |
2020.08.27
Gram. Scriptum ‘citrinum’ Hihimanu By Walter Hiraishi 08-27-2020 This Gram. Scriptum ‘citrinum’ Hihimanu was neglected for some time. I repotted a while back and it rewarded the grower with 7 spikes. TLC is a must! |
2020.08.27
Odcdm Succubus ‘Night Shift’ By Walter Hiraishi 08-27-2020 The Odcdm Succubus ‘Night Shift’ get fairly tall. You can see much lateral branching and will become full with flowers (64 + buds). The color is almost oxblood on the huge lips. The flowers opened up in early @August and will last for at least another 2 + weeks easily. |
2020.08.27
Cattleya Hawaiian Wedding Song By Walter Hiraishi 08-27-2020 This Cattleya Hawaiian Wedding Song was originated by Ben Kodama years ago. This flower has a heavy texture and was used for bouquets, wreaths, etc. I had this plants years ago and still is very productive. |
2020.08.19
C. Tainan City By Diane Robello 08-19-2020 |
2020.08.23
Pot. Burana Beauty ‘Burana’ HCC/AOS By Deborah and Fred Collins 08-25-2020 Besides its bright colors and playful looks, these blooms also have a light sweet fragrance. |
2020.08.27
Brascidostele Tower of Rex ‘Mr. Green Jeans’ came By Walter Hiraishi 08-27-2020 These two clones of the Brascidostele Tower of Rex ‘Mr. Green Jeans’ came out with color differentiations. These plants do not have any markings at all. One parent was the Brassia Rex and most of these may have some markings on flowers. |
2020.08.14
‘Golden Emperor’ By Walter Hiraishi 08-14-2020 This ‘Golden Emperor’ shows it heavy yellow color flower with a nice frilly lip. Pretty heavy textured flowers. |
2020.08.15
Pot. (San Damiano x Chocolate Drop) 'Carmela's Yellow' By Wendy Saito 08-15-20 |
2020.08.19
Bc. Little Marmaid 'Janet' By Wendy Saito 08-19-2020 Another beauty with 8 blooms & light fragrance in the morning. |
2020.08.14
Potinara Hsinying Fancy Gold ‘Super’ By Walter Hiraishi 08-14-2020 A fairly fast grower. They produce 2 flowers on a spike. This plant received an Award. I like the heavy colored lip. |
2020.08.14
Originally known as: Eplc. Volcano Trick ‘Orange Fire’ Currently known as: Ett. Volcano Queen 'Orange Fire' By Walter Hiraishi 08-14-2020 This plant has produced a number of different colors on the flowers, so you’ll have a number of varieties that may look very similar. The cross of Ctt. Trick or Treat x Epi stamfordiaum is called Eplc. Volcano Trick ‘Orange Kiss’. |
2020.08.14
Potinara Cindy Yamamoto x Blc Owen Holmes By Walter Hiraishi 2020-08-14 This Potinara Cindy Yamamoto x Blc Owen Holmes produces a nice color between the petals/sepals and the lip. Flowers last a fairly long time. |
2020.08.11
Blc. Crowfield 'Mendenhall' HCC/AOS By Steve Canham 08-11-2020 |
2020.08.11
Blc. Hilda Takamatsu By Diane Robello 08-11-2020 There’s a total of 16 flowers on 3 spikes. So happy they cooperated and bloomed together. |
2020.08.08
Starrlyn By Diane Robello 08-13-2020 |
2020.08.08
Phalaenopsis cornu - cercvi ‘Red’ By Walter Hiraishi 08-08-2020 A very small plant which will produce flowers singular for a period of time. There are a number of varieties in this category. |
2020.08.08
Cattleya Tainan City ‘BT’ By Walter Hiraishi 08-08-2020 Plant is about 4-5 years old. Surprise that it bloomed 3 large flowers on its second bloom. I like the contrasting colors on the huge lip. |
2020.08.08
Lctna. Renate 'S & W' By Patti Kawahakui 08-08-20 These pretty pua all bloomed in time for our primary election! Does anyone know the name of this orchid? Reply by Scot Mitamura Lctna. Renate 'S & W' |
2020.08.08
Mokara Sayan x Vanda Dr. Anex By Walter Hiraishi 08-08-2020 A nice cross bearing about 6 orange-red spotted flowers. It is a very good bloomer. Best to grow in a hanging basket with abundant watering. |
2020.08.08
Brasecidostele Tower of Rex ‘Mr. Green Jeans’ By Walter Hiraishi 08-08-2020 This orchid has a long spray of over 10 flowers on the inflorescence. Color is greenish-yellow with a spidery appearance as most Brassia has this characteristic. The flowers are almost “spotless” except for the orange color . One parent is the Brs Rex. |
2020.08.08
Vanda Kulwadee Fragrance By Walter Hiraishi 08-08-2020 This Vanda cross came out all with small bluish color just about even.y spread on the flowers. This hybrid will produce many different patterns of colorations. |
2020.08.03
Grammatophyllum scriptum By Arthur Nakagawa 08-03-2020 I think this is a Grammatophyllum scriptum. It was given to me about 4 years ago and this is the first time it has bloomed for me. A friend used an iphone app to identify it so if it's wrong please use the correct name. |
2020.08.04
Blc. Hawaiian Leopard ‘Mei-Ling’ By Deborah and Fred Collins 08-04-2020 First bloom. We got this lovely as a keiki from a WOS meeting. At one point, it was looking so pathetic that I almost threw it out! I love the spotted patterns on these blooms. |
2020.08.08
Oncidium Jiuhbao ‘Tainan’. AM/ AOS By Walter Hiraishi 08.08.2020 This plant had 50 flowers when awarded an AM. Note the branching sprays. The color is a nice canary yellow with lip about 2 inches across and overlaid patterns of chocolate. An easy plant to grow. It had 27 flowers for a first time bloomer. |
2020.07.28
Ascocenda Boonyarit ‘Little Flame’ By Walter Hiraishi 07-28-2020 A colorful Ascocenda Boonyarit ‘Little Flame’ with tangerine like color. This small plant is a very good bloomer. |
2020.07.28
Dendrobium moschatum By Patti Kawahakui 07-29-2020 So excited—first blooms on this Dendrobium and so thankful I took this picture! The next day, I was hoping to take a picture of the flowers fully bloomed but the bulbul took four of the five flowers and left me just “one,” which I picked—didn’t want him to come back for the last one. Pretty flower with pouch-shaped, fuzzy lip with blood-red interior— nice fragrance too. I’m enjoying this “one!” |
2020.08.02
Hilda Takamatsu By Bianca Kam 08-02-2020 An orchid named by H&R for our own Hilda 8 blooms on this spike each about 5 inches across There is another spike about to open and a third following! |
2020.07.28
Vanda Robert’s Delight ‘Red Berry’ By Walter Hiraishi 07-28-2020 This colorful Vanda Robert’s Delight ‘Red Berry’ have fairly large flowers. The bottom of flower is very dark as the top is dotted with lighter colors. |
2020.07.28
Miltonia spectabilis ‘Moreliana’ By Walter Hiraishi 07-28-2020 This beauty was from Mel Waki. Nice two-toned color with the huge lip. It has 2 more spikes. Miltonia spectabilis ‘Moreliana’. May become a specimen plant with 20 or more spikes. |
2020.07.28
Dendrobium Enobi Purple ‘Splash’ By Walter Hiraishi 07-28-2020 One of my favorite Dendrobium Enobi Purple ‘Splash’. Rather compact plant. A evergreen type orchid with beautiful “splash” flowers. |
2020.07.24
Angraecum distichum By Patti Kawahakui 07-24-2020 This species is also known as Angraecum distichum. This plant is about 4 years old and is faithful in flowering. Its flowers are about 1/4 inch in diameter. The orange pod is a pollinated flower. |
2020.07.24
Blc. Waianae Leopard By Diane Robello 07-24-2020 |
2020.07.27 One-Day Orchid (no Name) By Patti Kawahakui 07-27-2020 Hallelujah—Spared by God from Douglas and blessed with change in temperature to bloom these fragrant one-day pua. Comment by Steve Canham 07-29-2020 Regarding a white no-name orchid from Patti posted on 7/27/20. I have the same plant. (They’re easy to grow). It’s "Dendrobium crumenatum, commonly called pigeon orchid, or 木石斛 (mu shi hu), an epiphytic orchid native to Asia, Southeast Asia, New Guinea and Christmas Island. It has two rows on leaves along its pseudobulb and relatively large but short-lived, strongly scented white flowers.” (Edited from Wikipedia) |
2020.07.23
Blc. Williette Wong ’The Best’ X Blc. Hsinying Gold ‘Ching Hua’ By Ruth Canham 07-23-2020 Hangs in a tree, has bloomed faithfully every July for years. |
2020.07.23
Gptm. Giant x Z. Artur Elle) ‘Old Port’ By Patti Kawahakui 7-23-2020 Two spikes, seven flowers on new growth. Yay! |
2020.07.23
Vandachostylis Sri-siam x Rhynchostylis Gigantea Red By Patti Kawahakui 07-24-2020 Got this orchid from WOS 2019 appreciation luncheon; first blooms—small, deep-deep purple flowers and fragrant. |
2020.07.19
Vanda Wirat x Vanda Gordon Dillon By Walter Hiraishi 07-19-2020 This Vanda bloomed about 2 weeks ago. The color is outstanding with the patterns. Very nice rounded shaped flowers. |
2020.07.19
Dendrochilum filiforme (Species) By Walter Hiraishi 07-19-2020 Many small flowers on nice hanging spikes. May become a specimen plant easily. See how this small tiny needle like cane produce hundreds of flowers. |
2020.07.19
Eplc El Hatilo, “Pinta, AM/AOS By Walter Hiraishi 07-19-2020 One of the “mini-catts”. Fairly long lasting flowers. This Eplc El Hatilo, “Pinta, AM/AOS carries about 4-5 flowers. |
2020.07.16
No Name By Patti Kawahakui 07-16-2020 This is the most blooms on this “no name”—seven of nine pua left. When you get up close, she has some fragrance. |
2020.07.16
Left: Lc. Canhamiana cerulean 'Azure Skies' Right: Cattlianthe Final Bue ' Royal Purple'. By Elaine Higa 07-16-2020 I've been very fortunate this year to be able to enjoy all the blooms. There are 7 blooms on 1 spike, and a second spike with 2 blooms. |
2020.07.18
Phalaenopsis. KV Butterfly ‘JPM2’ By Lee Deir |
2020.07.13
Monnierara Millennium Magic ‘Witchcraft’ AM/AOS By Deborah and Fred Collins 07-15-2020 This orchid is often called “The Black Orchid”. |
2020.07.13
Phal. ‘Arcadia’ By Deborah and Fred Collins 07-15-2020 These blooms last for months! |
2020.07.13
Blc. Mem. Vida Lee ‘Limelight’ By Deborah and Fred Collins 07-15-2020 This is the first bloom from this plant. I got this as a keiki plant at one of our membership meetings. |
2020.07.12
Ascda Suksamran ‘Bubblicious’ By Walter Hiraishi 07-12-2020 This Ascda Suksamran ‘Bubblicious’ is a vibrant pink with about 15 flowers. The blooms last quite a long period. They also have the variety with the orange blossoms. Got this plant from Jan Takamiya from HOS. |
2020.07.12
Den. sanderae ‘luzonica’ By Walter Hiraishi 07-12-2020 This is another white flower with green and reddish in the lip area with long lasting flowers. This species, Den. sanderae ‘luzonica’ need a dry spell to bloom. Very floriferous. |
2020.07.12
Papilinanthe Ruby Prince By Walter Hiraishi 07-12-20 This terete Vanda loves the full sun. Very colorful and dark reddish lip. It may carry about 5 flowers. It’s called Papilinanthe Ruby Prince. Thanks for the info on the ID ..Scot Mitamura 👍 |
2020.07.08
Alcra Hilo Ablaze ‘Hilo Glory’ AM/AOS By Walter Hiraishi 04-08-2020 This plant was called Alcra Hilo Ablaze ‘Hilo Glory’ AM/AOS. Beautiful colored lip that is orange-reddish blush with chocolate bars on petals and sepals. Acronym is GTM. |
2020.07.10
Milt. Sandy's Cove ‘Walby’ By Steve Canham 07-10-2020 The cross is by Walter Hiraishi, and the plant goes back to at least 2006. |
2020.07.11
No Name, But 8 Spikes By Lee Deir 07-11-2020 Sorry I don’t have the name. It’s the first time I had so many spikes! |
2020.07.06
Cattleya aclandiae ‘Dark Star’ x aclandiae ‘Black Rook’ By Patti Kawahakui 07-06-2020 In September 2017, on a WOS excursion to H&R Nurseries, I bought this orchid with one pua because I was drawn to the colors. She struggled to survive and never flowered; I moved her several times. In July 2019, I finally repotted and moved her again. I looked at her the other day and didn’t even see her bud. Then today, I looked and was dazzled to see my first bloom! |
2020.07.08
Rhyncostylis retusa By Walter Hiraishi 07-08-2020 The alba form of the Rhyncostylis retusa blooms relatively when plants are still small. They produce a nice white flower. Many times called the foxtail orchid. |
2020.07.08
Vandachostylis Sasicha By Walter Hiraishi 07-08-2020 This Vandachostylis Sasicha produce many bluish flowers usually in two spikes. Very similar to the Rhnco Vanda Herbert Kurihara (pink and blue flowers). Relatively an easy plant to grow. I got this plant in 2016-17. It gets larger and produce about 7 flowers. |
2020.07.06
Den April showers dewdrop By Bianca Kam 07-06-2020 |
2020.07.06
V Herbert kurihara By Bianca Kam 07-06-2020 |
2020.07.06
Brsdm gilded urchin Ontario By Bianca Kam 07-06-2020 I won this orchid at Christmas party 2018 - has 3 spikes! |
2020.06
Dendrobium bracteosum x sib By Walter Hiraishi 07-03-2020 The Dendrobium bracteosum x sib flowered for the first time with full tuft like flowers which should last quite a while. You got a choice of colors such as the alba form, pink, and others. |
2020.07.07
No Name By Nadine Chun 07-07-2020 |
2020.07.06
No Name By Bianca Kam 07-06-2020 My antelope orchids are all 3 noname. I have had them at least 15 years. These flowers last 8-12 weeks. The last orchid I believe this is den Lorrie Mortimer |
2020.06.20
Laelia Purpurata v. shusteriana (colchicine treated) By Diane Robello 06-30-2020 Won this beauty at WOS luncheon in 2017-this is the first bloom for me. |
2020.06
Dendrobium purpureum ‘alba’ By Walter Hiraishi 07-03-2020 This Dendrobium purpureum ‘alba’ has nice white flowers with green tips in a cluster. The plants have about 10-20 blooms average. There is also a pink variety available. Do not cut old canes as they may produce keikis and flowers in its life cycle. |
2020.06
Polystachys paniculata By Walter Hiraishi 07-03-2020 This Polystachys paniculata is a small plant and easy to grow. It has nice showy orange flowers in a cluster and is eye catching!! |
2020.06.28
Den. Gatton Sunray By Elaine Higa 06-28-2020 |
2020.06.28
Ascf. Cherry Blossom "Carmela" By Elaine Higa 06-28-2020 Let's see, we've been "stay at home" since Mar 23. So in 3 months, I've had a little more time to spend with our lovely orchids.....so it's finally starting to "show". Stay safe and healthy.......to us and our orchids. 😊 |
2020.06..28
Brassavola cucullata By Patti Kawahakui 06-09-2020 So happy to see this pua! Back in the early 2000, I had a cucullata from H&R and I really liked how the flowers looked—the plant had a lot of flowers, but I eventually killed it. So, a few years ago, when I saw a community pot at H&R, I bought it. Only a couple plants survived in pots. There’s one growing on the plumeria tree—no flowers yet. The other day when I was checking on the orchids, I turned and saw the pua; I was so happy!!! God willing, one day, the plant will have more than pua at the same time!!! |
2020.06.27
Perreiraara Le Beau Blue By Walter Hiraishi 06-27-2020 A nice Vandaceous cross. Flowers at least twice a year as it matures. A cute heavy purple/blue flower. One parent of this cross is the Aerides. |
2020.06.27
Neofinetia falcata Cross By Walter Hiraishi 06-27-2020 A miniature plant in 2 inch pot with pinkish flowers. Very early bloomer. |
2020.06.27
Den. parishii fma Trilabelo By Walter Hiraishi 06-27-2020 Blooms in May/June. Flowers last over two week. Notice the markings on flowers. Very unusual. Plant remaining rather small. May have 10 flowers on canes. |
June 2020
Vanda Siriporn Pink & Vanda Kulwadee Fragrance. By Walter Hiraishi 06-18-2020 This Vanda Siriporn Pink has a brilliant pink coloration and flower size is about 5” across. Check flower to make sure no thrips are on so flowers will last way longer. This Kulwadee Fragrance has a nice round shape flower. This hybrid has many variations in colors. Nice white background with heavy dots all around. One parent is the Vanda Gordon. Dillon. |
2020.06.23
Bllra. Tahoma Glacier ‘Green' By Steve Canham 06-23-2020 First bloom. |
2020.06.23
Max. tenuifolia 'Yamada' By Steve Canham 06-23-2020 Yellow Maxillaria. Smells like coconut. |
2020.06.14
Dendrobium Thomas Warne By Walter Hiraishi 06-14-2020 This Den T. Warne has huge 3 “ white flowers which last well over 2 months. Nice green color in center. Plant is in a 10” pot and blooming since mid April Relatively a new hybrid. First bloom with contrasting pink lip and yellow green flowers . Appears to be slow growing. |
2020.06.14
Vandachostylis Mishima Lime By Walter Hiraishi 06-14-2020 A relatively new vanda called Mishima Lime. Color is greenish yellow with contrasting pinkish lip. A slow grower. |
2020.06.17
C. Marjorie Hausermann 'York' By Bianca Kam 06-17-2020 My ever-faithful cat that survives my care and flowers every year. I thought it was Hawaiian Wedding Song, but Scot tells me it’s a Marjorie Hausermann ‘York’ Anyway, this one has 4 blossoms, though only 3 are visible in the photo. |
2020.06.08
Popcorn orchids Patti Kawahakui 06-08-2020 Over 5 years ago, nailed some plants around this tree. Today, over 100 spikes of blooming popcorn orchids are like rays of sunshine!!! |
2020.06.10
Dendrobium rhodopterygium ‘semi alba’ x parashii ‘semi alba’ Patti Kawahakui 06-10-2020 Won this orchid at our 2017 Christmas party. The first cane started blooming during the end of May. Those flowers are beginning to wilt but the other two canes are still blooming. Very sweet fragrance and dainty flowers. |
2020.06.14
Vanda Tharab Blue By Walter Hiraishi 06-14-2020 Popular about 5 years ago. Nice blue color with tessalations. |
2020.06.06
Dendrobium Usitae ‘SM/TOGA. Cross of Dendrobium bullenianum x Den. goldschmithianum By Walter Hiraishi 06-06-2020 This Usitae (left) has a more reddish pink coloration in the cluster of flowers. You may grow it upright or let stems hang over like a pendant. This Usitae (right) has a more orangish flower. Relatively short growing as its height is about 2 feet. Easy to grow and give less water during winter months. |
2020.05.31
Den. wasselii By Steve Canham 05-31-2020 This is the Den. wasselii that Patti recently identified here on Orchids Unmasked, now in full bloom—fourteen 5” inflorescences. It’s attached to piece of hibiscus limb that hangs on an old Singapore White plumeria tree. The three seem happy together. |
2020.06.03
Dendrobium Rosy Cluster By Walter Hiraishi 06-03-2020 This dendrobium is a ‘primary hybrid’ as it is a cross of 2 species (farmeri x amabile). When plant matures it can produce about 3-7 spikes. When flowers open up it is whitish and it will turn pinkish on the sepals and petals eventually. Photo taken 5/31/20. |
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2020.05.30
Den parishii semi-alba
By Walter Hiraishi
05-30-2020
A very prolific bloomer. Flowers smaller in size but makes up for you. Able to get 10+ flowers. Plants are grown in 4” pots. Media is primarily fir bark, coco chips.
Den parishii semi-alba
By Walter Hiraishi
05-30-2020
A very prolific bloomer. Flowers smaller in size but makes up for you. Able to get 10+ flowers. Plants are grown in 4” pots. Media is primarily fir bark, coco chips.
2020.05.30
Den Momotaro By Walter Hiraishi 05-30-2020 Can easily grow to 30 inches or more in length. Some of these come out lighter pinkish Color and whitish outer lip. |
2020.05.30
Den Momotaro By Walter Hiraishi 05-30-2020 Notice the differences in color between the Den Momotaro. |
2020.05.30
Den adastra x Den Nestor By Walter Hiraishi 05-30-2020 Notice the color contrast between the seedlings. Surprise as these are first bloomers. |
2020.05.29
Blc Golden Tang By Bianca Kam 05-29-2020 The gold color has developed since the flowers opened 2 days ago and the entire flower will be all the same rich yellow. This is the first time I got 4 blossoms on one spike. |
2020.05.29
Schomburkia undulata By Bianca Kam 05-29-2020 The leaves got sun burnt when we trimmed back the banyan tree on which the plants are growing. There are 11 spikes on this plant. The spikes are 3-6 feet long. This spike is from the plant growing in a pot at the foot of the tree. There are 4 spikes on this plant. |
2020.05.30
Many Varieties of Honohonos By Walter Hiraishi 05-30-2020 Many different varieties of Honohonos which bloomed from April to May. Some are still in bloom. It’s growing next to my rock wall. I will share with you some closeup photos. |
2020.03.20
Blc. Burdekin Wonder Lake Land By Diana LeFebvre 05-15-2020 This is from the 2018 WOS Orchid Show - 1st bloom for me. She has a heavenly fragrance. It’s since put out 3 more buds since that will open very soon! |
2020.05.15
Den aggregatum By Patti Kawahakui 05-15-2020 As our economy opens up, so did these Den aggregatum plants! Top plant is just hanging on the wire, lower left picture plant is growing on the plumeria tree, and the lower right picture plant is blooming from under the basket. |
2020.05.16
Phal. Speciosa x violacea indigo By Steve Canham 05-16-2020 I bought this Phal. Speciosa x violacea indigo at the 2017 WOS Spring Show from Debbie (Last Name?), the AOS judge who lived in Kahaluu and who made wonderful cookies. This is its first multiple bloom. The flowers are about 1” across and last quite a while. |
2020.05.10
No name By Patti Kawahakui 05-10-2020 In early April, when all my honohono orchids were blooming, these orchids’ canes were bare—was so disappointed cause they were long and wide. Soon after, buds started to appear. I’m guessing they’re Den Little Sweet Scent cause of their fragrance and smaller flowers and they’re blooming the same time as my Nestors. Not sure, just happy to have flowers on Mother’s Day from my “or-kids!” |
2020.05.01
Blc. Lily Marie ALMA’s “MGR” By Diane LeFebvre 05-15-2020 Rescued with tag. This is its first bloom. |
2020.04.24
Mtdm. Pacific Paragon “Honey Butter” By Diane LeFebvre 05-15-2020 This orchid was a gift 12/2018 and has bloomed multiple times a year. This time it produced 9 flower spikes! |
2020.05.07
Epi atropurpureum x Enc cordigera ‘alba’ By Bianca Kam 05-07-2020 This is from the 2015 appreciation banquet, and only the second time flowering for me, but it has been worth the wait! I believe this is the label I got with the plant. |
2020.05.07
Schomburkia tibicinis By Bianca Kam 05-07-2020 A rescue orchid, this Schomburkia tibicinis has spikes 3 feet long. I have another with an 8 foot long spike but same number of flowers. |
2020.05.07
vanda summer delight ‘Susan’ By Bianca Kam 05-07-2020 My old faithful vanda summer delight ‘Susan’ has 3 spikes open now. It will continue to show new spikes till almost the end of the year. |
2020.05.07
Maxillaria tenuifolia By Sheron Harwood 05-07-2020 Some more from the Greenhouse. Maxillaria tenuifolia the Coconut Smelling one is full on….. And the other is Miltassia Aztec ‘Nalo’ |
2020.05.07
Vanda Luzonica By Bianca Kam 05-07-2020 Rescued 4 years ago. From google research I think this is Vanda Luzonica which is (was ) endangered after a volcanic eruption wiped out a lot of its habitat. |
2020.05.07
Ren red dragon By Bianca Kam 05-07-2020 A Mother’s Day gift from 4 years ago, this is the first time the flowers actually opened and I got 3 spikes! Bayer 3 in 1 works! (Adenium flowers in background supports the orchid plant) |
2020.05.04
No Name By Larry Marcum Unknown name of orchid. |
2020.05.06
Den. Gatton Sunray By Carol Wilkes 05-06-2020 Many may not remember me, but I’m a lifetime member of our great club, WOS since 1999. I thought you may like to post or share the photos and attached article about Den. Gatton Sunray. The orchid is blooming right now, 6 May 2020, outside on my lanai here in Homosassa, FL. Along with the photos is an article attached that I want to share with the WOS, and in particular with Dot Sakamoto. We have this orchid as a reminder of her. She gave it to us as a little keiki in 1999. In fact, many orchids in my collection are still the ones that friends at WOS gave to me back then. 
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2020.05.07
The Greenish one is Coelogyne Pandurata The Orange center one is Coelogyne burfordiense By Sheron Harwood 05-07-2020 I’m working from home so on a break I went and peeked at what could be blooming in my greenhouse. Found all my Coelogyne in full display!!! The Greenish one is Coelogyne Pandurata and the Orange center one is Coelogyne burfordiense assuming I can read the teeeeeny tiny handwriting on my tags….from Wilbur Chang!!!! He had them labeled with a big “O” or “G” to tell them apart. The plants grow exactly the same, so only when they bloom can you tell which is Orange & which is Green. Hope you all are safe & healthy!! | ||
2020.05.03
Den. farmeri By Diane Robello 05-03-2020 Another favorite of mine Den. farmeri which I purchased from Scott M. at WOS show. |
2020.04.13
Blc. Memorial Grant Eicher ‘Lynette’ By Diane Robello 05-03-2020 First bloom for this Blc. Memorial Grant Eicher ‘Lynette’. |
2020.05.04
No Name By Larry Marcum Two photos. Do not know the name of the plants but wish to share the beauty of them. |
2020.05.01
No Name By Jackie Whelen 05-01-2020 I’ve attached a photo of my “no name “ orchid for Orchids Unmasked. |
2020.Dec
Lemon Chiffon By Jackie Whelen 05-04-2020 I took a class on orchid growing basics 15+ years ago at Ho’omalohia botanical garden and potted a seedling of this plant (Lemon Chiffon I think?). A few years later I divided the plant and put half on this log where it’s been ever since, sort of out of site. What a surprise to find all these blossoms! |
2020.03.27
Pot.(San Damiano x Choc. Drop) ‘Doris’ By Diane Robello 2020-05-03 This baby was a Christmas gift from my daughter in 2018. She is a faithful bloomer and smells heavenly. |
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2020.04.30
Vanda By Bianca Kam Submitted 04-30-2020 Both vandas have 3 sprays on each plant. I think they are tricolor but never realized that the blossoms are different in size and color. |
2020.05.01
Paph. Pitchweb ‘#2’ x Paph. Hsinying Glory By Barb Pence 05-01-2020 My first paph to ever bloom for me! I’m so proud! |
2020.05.01
Nobile ”No Name” By Patti Kahawakui 05-01-2020 Years ago, these two nobile plants (they had name tags) were dying so I stuck them in a tree outside my kitchen window. Now, they’re a blessing as I can glance out the window and see their beautiful blooms! Truly a second chance in life! |
2020.04.30
Maxillaria tenuifolia By Patti Kawahakui 04-30-2020 No social distancing for these very fragrant blooms. This species is happy in full sun, growing in the ground and you can smell her coconut fragrant flowers as you walk by! |
2020.04.30
Den Spring Bird ‘Kurashiki’ By Patti Kawahakui 04-30-2020 Bought this plant from Walter Hiraishi in 2018. Transplanted her and she’s been in this pot, hanging out since April 7, 2018. Most blooms she’s very had—yay! |
2020.04.13
Cat pink empress By Bianca Kam 4-30-2020 Pink empress with one of 2 blossoms of Rlc Larry Nishikawa from a flask purchased 2014 Akatsuka Nursery. |
2020.03.28
C. intermedia v orlata 'Maj' X intermedia 'Angela Marie’ By Steve Canham 04‐23‐2020 Pandemic First‐time Bloomer |
2020.04.01
Pot. Mem. Jim Nickou 'James' HCC/AOS X Pot. Beaugold 'Apricot Glow’ By Steve Canham 04-24-2020 Here’s another small first-timer-in-time-of-pandemic. This could be a WOS meeting hands-on-mounting plant. I’ve had it for years, just hanging there, doing nothing in particular. |
2020.04.19
Dtps. I-Hsin Sesame By Deborah Collins 04-19-2020. I have been able get more blooms by saving the new buds from aphids. When I notice the telltale sticky honeydew drops on the new buds, I spray it with Orange Guard which kills the aphids and ants. Sometimes I need to reapply the Orange Guard after a week or so when new aphids hatch or otherwise manage to find the new buds. |
2020.04.19
Den. Palolo Sunshine ‘Ito’ AM/AOS By Deborah Collins 04-19-2020 This orchid had a notable growth spurt since I started giving it Michigan State University Fertilizer. |
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