Oersterdella psuedoschummaniana

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Hi Aceetobe

I have already selfed it and will keep seed for you. I will also out-cross it as I have another plant in spike and close to opening. Thanks for offering to self Schweinfurthianum for me.

Hi Warren & Susanne

I bought it from Orquideas Tropicals, and Dr Gaspar Silvera the owner sells it as under that name, so thats what I have been calling it. Various other authorities seem to use Oerstedella too. To be honest all the politics of names gives me a headache. I wish one name could be chosen and stuck with, but as we know that is unlikely.

I have only ever seen this listed for sale in the USA and EU under Oerstedella.

Brett

[Angurek]

It looks more like a Vanda than a cattleya-alliance plant. I'd not heard of this one until now.

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Pics of the plant and the 2nd plant coming into bloom today

I'd love to cross this to a nice blue Laelia purpurata.. anyone can send me pollen fast hahah..

Brett




The two plants held together

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I meant to mention the first plant has a better blue lip.. and bigger

Brett

[isurus79]

Amazing looking flower!! Is this species normally so blue in color? I don't know anything about it. Ive actually got a purpurata blooming if you want some seed. Here are last year's pics. Laelia purpurata 6-16-2009 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

[ewcia1028]

It is so lovely,what a beautiful blue lip!Congratulation