Laelia tenebrosa - Orchid Board

Rosim_in_BR · #1 12-08-2007, 12:29 PM

Here's the regular flower of this species. Interesting is that people use to think of tenebrosa as a non fragrant species, but the truth is that it is fragrant at noon.

Ross · #2 12-08-2007, 12:32 PM

Is this a large plant? I mean how tall/wide does it get when mature? It's really lovely and I love the orange colors (my favorite).

tuvoc · #3 12-08-2007, 05:32 PM

To me even a 'regular' tenebrosa is spectacular. Love it.

Kim

Barbara · #4 12-08-2007, 06:28 PM

Phenomenal specimen.

Oh how I wish I could grow these things. Oh well, at least I can enjoy your lovely photography.

Toddybear · #5 12-08-2007, 06:45 PM

Impressive display!

Lagoon · #6 12-08-2007, 07:35 PM

Such a stunning orchid, Mauro!
I can't wait til mine goes off

Thanks for posting

Dorothy · #7 12-08-2007, 08:05 PM

Gor Ge Ous!

Gotta love those laelia! especially Mauro's

Rosim_in_BR · #8 12-08-2007, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsfrid

Is this a large plant? I mean how tall/wide does it get when mature? It's really lovely and I love the orange colors (my favorite).

Thanks guys, L. tenebrosa really is a splendid orchid.
Ross, this can be tall and wide. Mature plants are not smaller than a foot and half and need to be potted in 6 or 7" pots (four pseudo bulbs more or less).