Laelia mixta Hohene - Orchid Board

Rosim_in_BR · #1 06-10-2009, 08:35 AM

This is a Brazilian rupicolous, a Laelia seldom seen in collection even here. The plant is short, with tall floral stems, the flowers opening in succession, having the petals longer than the sepals. Needs very bright light to flower well.

kiki-do · #2 06-10-2009, 08:43 AM

Oh the color is amazing, but that lip is incredible! How wonderful that you manage to have one of these. Great growing!

RosieC · #3 06-10-2009, 08:44 AM

Great pic as usual Mauro.

That flower is stunning. The pattening on the lip is incredible.

Becca · #4 06-10-2009, 08:51 AM

Very beautiful! I love the veining (is that a word?) in the lip!

SP2340 · #5 06-10-2009, 09:01 AM

Beautiful orange!! Those stems are huge!! Very nice.

tuvoc · #6 06-10-2009, 10:19 AM

Really, really nice, Mauro.

Kim

kinknstein · #7 06-10-2009, 10:38 AM

Awesome Mauro. That colour is fantastic!!

Cookiemonster · #8 06-10-2009, 10:41 AM

That is the most adorable flower I've seen in awhile

beautiful.
Why is it seldomly found if you dont mind my asking- is it difficult to grow, find, or newly discovered specie?
I havent seen you around Mauro, I hope you are well

Rosim_in_BR · #9 06-10-2009, 11:53 AM

Thank you all for the kind words!

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Originally Posted by Cookiemonster

That is the most adorable flower I've seen in awhile

beautiful.
Why is it seldomly found if you dont mind my asking- is it difficult to grow, find, or newly discovered specie?
I havent seen you around Mauro, I hope you are well

Suzie, the species is not that new (1938). I belive it is not more cultivated partialy because orchid people doesn't know about it and partialy because many don't like these sequential bloomers. In consequence, it is not easily found in the commerce.
Well, I've been a little off, yes... I think OB forumites must be a little 'tired' of my type of plants, I mean I believe I've been a little repetitive with my standard Cattleyas, so I'm trying to post some different stuff. The thing is that I don't have many different plants...
Anyway, everything is fine here, thank you for asking!

Cookiemonster · #10 06-10-2009, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rosim_in_BR

Thank you all for the kind words!

Suzie, the species is not that new (1938). I belive it is not more cultivated partialy because orchid people doesn't know about it and partialy because many don't like these sequential bloomers. In consequence, it is not easily found in the commerce.
Well, I've been a little off, yes... I think OB forumites must be a little 'tired' of my type of plants, I mean I believe I've been a little repetitive with my standard Cattleyas, so I'm trying to post some different stuff. The thing is that I don't have many different plants...
Anyway, everything is fine here, thank you for asking!

Mauro, I need to get one ASAP!
Secondly, I NEVER get bored or tired of your plants, trust me I love seeing your orchids on a daily basis