Larger than the average Brassavola perrinii

[Rosim_in_BR]

This clone dimensions are: petal tip to petal tip 4.7", petal width 0.4"; lip (longitudinal) 2", 1.6" across. This larger flower is found in a very small area in Minas Gerais State only. Some suggestions were made that it might be a new species, but experts agreed that it is in fact a large flowered B. perrinii.

[Phantasm]

Very nice specimen! This version must be pretty rare?

[Rosim_in_BR]

Yes, it is very rare, Phantasm. Actually, it is known to occur only on a hillside near a certain town in Minas Gerais State.

[gmdiaz]

Hi Mauro,

That is such a beautiful BIG bloom!

I always enjoy seeing the special orchids in your collection. Keep those pictures coming. . .they're wonderful.

[cb977]

What a beauty!

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by gmdiaz

Hi Mauro,

That is such a beautiful BIG bloom!

I always enjoy seeing the special orchids in your collection. Keep those pictures coming. . .they're wonderful.

You can count on me, Gmdiaz!

[Phallgirl]

I have one that has never bloomed yet. Maybe I should show it the picture so it gets the idea.

[fisx]

This brassavola is truly worth growing. All it neads is very bright light and a free draining medium. It thrives in baskets. You will be rewarded with exquisite highly scented flowers in profusion. I got an excellent cultivar of B. perrinii at:

Brassavola perrinii at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate

[esungirl]

I can't see Mauro's picture. Any suggestions?

[Lagoon]

I don't see any photo either