Laelia alaorii

[boytjie]

Another first bloom for me. I've had this for a year, mounted on cork. Very easy grower, not fussy at all about temps or humidity! If past growths are any indication, it seems to bloom on every new growth.

Incidentally, I remember following an earlier thread from someone else growing this one who reported that the flower didn't open all the way. I can second that observation: it's a very pretty little bloom, about an inch across, but it seems to want to stay partially closed.

[ronaldhanko]

My Laelia alaorii, which does not have the purple markings in the lip also stays cup-shaped like this one.

[Brooke]

The cupped bloom is typical of the species. I am keeping my fingers crossed the one I imported from Guatelama had parents that don't display this trait. If it also is cupped, I will enjoy it anyway.

Brooke

[tuvoc]

Totaly charming, Stephen. I do believe this is normal for this species.

Kim

[Rosim_in_BR]

Yes, the bell-shapped flowers is a distinctive characteristic of this species. Some clones open a little more, but never completely. The primary hybrids seem to loose this trait and open normally! Beautiful flower by the way!

[isurus79]

The more I see this flower, the more I like it! The next time I see one in my neck of the woods I will pick it up. Hopefully I can get one like yours. Its got kind of a pupurata 'anelata' theme going on there too! Very cool.

[boytjie]

Originally Posted by isurus79

The more I see this flower, the more I like it! The next time I see one in my neck of the woods I will pick it up. Hopefully I can get one like yours. Its got kind of a pupurata 'anelata' theme going on there too! Very cool.

This one is actually an eBay acquisition. I haven't seen them advertised on many online growers' Web pages. I've had great luck with it in the year I've been growing it.

[Don Perusse]

A cute little bugger for sure. I love the halo of lavender in the throat area. Nice growing.