laelia purpurata var. carnea

[KonaLady]

This was one of my long-sought orchids. I got it from Ben Oliveros at Orchid Eros. I had asked him if he had one and he said he didn't think so, but would bring it to the Hilo show if he found one. Boy, did he ever! Large plant, two spikes and 2 flowers per spike. I just love the pink color on the lip. It just opened today. I highly recommend his plants. They are always very healthy and he has some great stuff.

Also at the end is Ports of Paradise "Emerald Isle." Got this one as a compot seedling at our orchid club in early 2013. This is its first bloom. 2 flowers. Also just opened today.

20160616_092120 by Jo Beth E, on Flickr

20160616_092134 by Jo Beth E, on Flickr

20160616_092144 by Jo Beth E, on Flickr

20160616_092237 by Jo Beth E, on Flickr

[Jenascrich]

Very pretty


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[KonaLinda]

Lovely. you do have a green thumb! How about a little transplant to me?!

[KonaLady]

I'm afraid Ben gets all the credit for this one! It's why he walks away with the top honors and AOS awards at the Hilo show. (PS Linda - I think your thumb is greener than mine!!)

[Bohata]

Originally Posted by KonaLady

I'm afraid Ben gets all the credit for this one! It's why he walks away with the top honors and AOS awards at the Hilo show. (PS Linda - I think your thumb is greener than mine!!)

I don't think you will find L. purpurata carnea too difficult. Mine blooms faithfully around Memorial Day. Last summer, the rats ate the new growth when it was fairly well developed. The plant threw out another pseudobulb that went ahead and bloomed. So these guys are tough!

[No-Pro-mwa]

Both are gorgeous.

[Bohata]

Yes, they are. And I think the C. or Lc Ports of Paradise 'Enerald Island' has an FCC!!!