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10-01-2011, 12:59 PM
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Maria's first Laelia anceps of 2011
This orchid has a funny story. I had ostensibly purchased a Laelia anceps var. alba 'San Bar Oaxaquena' back in 2010. When that one bloomed, I realized it was not an alba, and I sent a picture to Santa Barbara Orchid Estate. They sent me a replacement division this year. THIS is the replacement. It's supposed to be a Laelia anceps var. alba 'SanBar Oaxaquena' but it's clearly not an alba.
I'm simply calling it a Laelia anceps var. sanderiana at this point. Whatever it's called, its beautiful, don't you agree? This photo was taken today.
I have other Laelias waiting in the wings, either in spike, or in bud, and they are eager to show themselves off.
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10-01-2011, 01:09 PM
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That's beautiful Maria. I love Laelia anceps but for some reason I haven't had much luck with them. I'm still trying though. Yours is lovely and I'm looking forward to seeing pictures of the others you have.
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10-01-2011, 01:40 PM
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Just gorgeous!
However, it is a bit concerning that SBOE missed the mark TWICE  |
10-01-2011, 01:52 PM
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i love it maria! good job! definitely not alba though, i love the lip though  |
10-01-2011, 01:57 PM
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Gorgeous blossom, Maria! I hope you're feeling better these days. |
10-01-2011, 10:39 PM
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Very nice!
L. anceps is one of my favorite lealia species but i do not grow them well. It seems that they do not like our humid summer. Several of my plants got black rot this summer, which really discouraged me.
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10-01-2011, 11:30 PM
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Beautiful!
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10-02-2011, 10:08 AM
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Maria,
I was looking up L. anceps types and this one looks like it is ssp. dawsonii.
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10-02-2011, 11:24 AM
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Thank you all for the comments. I contacted SBOE and sent them a picture. The bloom looks like the first replacement, and they told me that one was a sanderiana type. So, we shall see what they say this time.
I"ve no idea at this point though.
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10-02-2011, 09:25 PM
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I think it looks great and would probably keep it! Are you growing this the traditional s/h method (ie. permanent water well at the bottom of the pot) or are growing this plant in the pellets as media and water from above as needed?
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