Pseudolaelia vellozicola

[Royal]

That is wonderful, Mauro. It does look very much like an Encyclia - and a very nice one! How big is the plant?

[Rosim_in_BR]

Thank you all for the comments!
This genus is really little known, even here in Brazil, despite the showy flowers. Several new species were described just a few years ago and some researchers think more new discoveries will come soon.

Originally Posted by RoyalOrchids

That is wonderful, Mauro. It does look very much like an Encyclia - and a very nice one! How big is the plant?

Royal, the plant is as big as 12-15". The long rhizome is the problematic characteristic for pot culture. I'll take some shots of the entire plant to post here.

[Chubidubi]

Thanks for the visual treat Mauro.

[LauraN]

Thanks for sharing all of your hidden treasures with us! It is awesome to see plants and flowers that most of us will never get a chance to see otherwise!

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by LauraN

Thanks for sharing all of your hidden treasures with us! It is awesome to see plants and flowers that most of us will never get a chance to see otherwise!

OB is a great place Laura! I too learn and see lots of plants I otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity of seeing!

[Tom F]

What a great looking flower.

[Rosim_in_BR]

As promised, here is how the plant looks like:

[whygreenberg]

Wow, Mauro...that certainly is fascinating. Weirdly leggy! Again, the bloom is just gorgeous!

[Bolero]

A new one to me, very nice!