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Rosim_in_BR

07-13-2009 11:10 PM

Laelia praestans

Maybe Laelia praestans is not so well-known as its close relative, Laelia pumila, but it is as beautiful as the latter. A number of varieties like alba, concolor, caerulea and semi-alba are known. The flower in the photo has good petals for the species.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3447/...6f089bd4_t.jpg

Narnia

07-14-2009 12:07 AM

Very beautiful color contrast. Nice growing :D

Cookiemonster

07-14-2009 01:56 AM

Rich Coloring and Very Flat :) I also like the teeth in the lip thats the first time i've seen that!! Do you grow this similarly to l. pumila and sincorana?
Great growing :D!!

Rosim_in_BR

07-14-2009 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cookiemonster (Post 239369)

Rich Coloring and Very Flat :) I also like the teeth in the lip thats the first time i've seen that!! Do you grow this similarly to l. pumila and sincorana?
Great growing :D!!

Yes, Suzie, I grow these two the same way. BTW, one of the differences between pumila and praestans is the number of crests in the lip: three in the first and 5-6 in the latter.

tuvoc

07-14-2009 09:39 AM

What a sweet little thing.

Kim

Don Perusse

07-14-2009 11:05 AM

Very nice tho I would have to say that of ALL of you orchids and photos.

Don

Rosim_in_BR

07-14-2009 11:15 AM

Thank you all!

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