Laelia praestans - Orchid Board

Rosim_in_BR · #1 07-14-2009, 12:10 AM

Maybe Laelia praestans is not so well-known as its close relative, Laelia pumila, but it is as beautiful as the latter. A number of varieties like alba, concolor, caerulea and semi-alba are known. The flower in the photo has good petals for the species.

Narnia · #2 07-14-2009, 01:07 AM

Very beautiful color contrast. Nice growing

Cookiemonster · #3 07-14-2009, 02:56 AM

Rich Coloring and Very Flat

I also like the teeth in the lip thats the first time i've seen that!! Do you grow this similarly to l. pumila and sincorana?
Great growing

!!

Rosim_in_BR · #4 07-14-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Cookiemonster

Rich Coloring and Very Flat

I also like the teeth in the lip thats the first time i've seen that!! Do you grow this similarly to l. pumila and sincorana?
Great growing

!!

Yes, Suzie, I grow these two the same way. BTW, one of the differences between pumila and praestans is the number of crests in the lip: three in the first and 5-6 in the latter.

tuvoc · #5 07-14-2009, 10:39 AM

What a sweet little thing.

Kim

Don Perusse · #6 07-14-2009, 12:05 PM

Very nice tho I would have to say that of ALL of you orchids and photos.

Don

Rosim_in_BR · #7 07-14-2009, 12:15 PM

Thank you all!