Laelia purpurata var. werkhauseri, the witch's jewel

[ezil]

Great story! She seems to have been an astute business woman. It is a gorgeous orchid. Did your friend know what these rich men sold their divisions for?

[Cattleya17]

I forgot to mention how i loved how they asked have you seen the witches jewel? that is hilarious. im so glad they finally gave up the goods though.

[got ants]

Here's the one I picked up yesterday..


It is the EXACT plant that was awarded at this Redland's show.

The pic from my HTC EVO, to facebook, to photobucket, does it no justuce. The slate blue lip is incredible. As I was carrying it around on my wagon, I kept getting stopped by folks asking about it. It is definitely a show stopper.

[Tindomul]

Wow, love the colour.

[phearamedusa]

Great story and stunning flowers.

[fuyu]

So interesting story! Thank you Mauro! Recently i have one of this wonderful plant and i hope i can make it bloom.

[Chris Green]

I love the werkhauseri plant and the story!
I have some werkhauseri x coerulea for sale at the moment... keeping one for myself though! hehehe

[Oscarman]

Excellent entertainment Mauro - thanks for sharing that wonderful story with us.

[eteson]

Great story for that amazing plant.
Mine is flowering right now.