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06-23-2012, 03:12 PM
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Laelia purpurata flamea x L. purpurata striata Doraci in bloom
A purchase from several years ago, this is a set of back bulbs that I separated 4 years ago and is finally blooming for me this week. Purchased at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate in 2008, I grow this one outdoors in coastal Southern California. I found that the clue to getting this varietal to bloom is almost full sun all day. When I had it in light shade, or only morning sun, it refused to bloom.
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06-23-2012, 03:41 PM
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Nice!! It seems like a lot people are pleasantly surprised when they give their orchids 'more sun' than they thought they should.
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06-23-2012, 03:59 PM
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Gorgeous!
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06-23-2012, 04:07 PM
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Congrats on getting your Laelia purpurata to bloom! Flowers are simply gorgeous!!
Judi
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06-23-2012, 11:24 PM
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06-24-2012, 12:20 AM
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That's gorgeous! Yes, I'm always worried I'm giving the purpuratas too much sun, but they seem to really love it.
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06-24-2012, 12:29 AM
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Well done! It is a beauty.
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06-24-2012, 02:21 AM
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Looks wonderful!
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06-24-2012, 02:46 AM
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Way to go dude. When you have bbulbs you can set them in full sun and when they sprout buds they are used to full sun. Nice flowers.
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06-24-2012, 11:35 AM
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Wow. Well done.
Kim
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