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Originally Posted by Frdemetr
What luck! Tell me, from which G Patto crossing is it? "Minha Gilda" x self? "Minha Gilda" x sib?
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This is a plant I personally chose at Geraldo's nursery, Frederico. I spent the whole morning inspecting every plant he had in bloom until I find this in the middle of the plants that came from the selfing of 'Minha Gilda'. By the way, 'Minha Gilda' the mother plant, was in full bloom there and I could compare both. As far as form is concerned, both are practically the same, but color in the petals of this one covers a larger area than 'Minha Gilda'. Yes, great luck!
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Originally Posted by Kathy in WPalmBeach, FL
What an awesome flower! I love L purpurata. In fact, in my opinion it is the perfect orchid - especially from the Cattleya alliance. It's a good grower and such a stately plant that requires little or no staking. There are so many different varieties and color forms to keep things interesting! Your var, flammea coerulea is exquisite. Congratulations!
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We share the same opinion, Kathy! There's nothing like L. purpurata in full bloom. And its genetic instability generates a river of varieties which is makes our joy!
Ok I suppose you can keep it. 
It's just so beautiful I immediately thought "This orchid must be mine!" 
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