I can't take full credit for this bloom - the growth was already mostly matured when I received it from Andy's.
That said, third times a charm. This is the third of this species I have bought and the only one to bloom. The one from Gold Country grows and grows - typically 4 new leads at a time but no blooms despite growing along side a few purples rupicolous Laelias. The one from SBOE is not as robust but grows steadily, still no blooms. This one has rewarded my patience and love!.
I don't know why, but I fell in love with L. alaorii the very first time I saw a picture of one and HAD to have it! I think that if I had to pick one favorite species, this would be it.
Laelia alaorii
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