Rupicolous Laelias in bloom now

[Rosim_in_BR]

Thank you all for commenting!

Originally Posted by RosieC

Wow, all so gorgeous.

The naming of that last one is interesting, does that mean that it has no official genus and is sort of in limbo?

Yes, Rosie, sort of. Kew's Monocot checklist has it classified as 'unplaced name'!!! So... if one follows Kew, it is in the limbo of orchids!!!

Originally Posted by Mikeg

Those are very Beautiful! What is the care requirements for Laelias?

Basically, very bright light, small pots (they like to be tight), the medium need to contain some kind of rock (40%-50%), good drainage, fresh nights.

[Call_Me_Bob]

nice! i almost got one today at the OS show, it was L. flava x crispata but it just didnt fit into my budget :\

[smweaver]

Great group of plants and flowers, Mauro. The milleri's flowers are quite stunning and vibrant, but I like the reginae the best. The colors on it are subtle, and the plant looks like it would be quite attractive even without the blooms. What size pots are these growing in?

Steve