First blooming on Laelia (Cattleya) grandis from AWZ. The psuedobulbs are much thinner than purpuratas or tenebrosas and I've had a difficult time getting these established from bareroot. Not sure if that's true in general or if I happen to get thinner strains.
The buds are a dark bronze like tenebrosa, but the interior is a light yellow with blush of bronze. Lips have a lovely ruffle and rose striations.
The petals reflex backwards and I find it to be a charming characteristic
It's a more delicate tenebrosa, smaller and more subdued, in my eyes haha.
Laelia (Cattleya) grandis
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