A selection of Laelia purpurata varieties
 

Laelia purpurata is a dangerous orchid... if you get in touch with it, chances are that it passes you a virus that has no cure at all! :rofl:!!
See below how colorful and how deep are the variations in just a few examples.

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Great selection, Mauro.

Yea I got bit by the bug. I am in the process of collecting different varieties of purpurata as we speak.

Mark

Thanks, Mauro. My two favorites are roxo-violeta and vinicolor!

--Stitz--

I warned, Mark!! Now, you have no salvation at all!!:lol::lol:

Fine taste, Stitz, because these two, especially the darker roxo-violeta and vinicolor, are really impressive orchids!

Mauro, I've done everything I could think of. I bought a new computer, got all the bells and whistles I could find, and STILL, your virus got through, and infected everything. Purpurata fever has me in its vice like grip! Thanks. :biggrin:

Kim

Ah, my friend, say a little prayer... because now I believe you're gonna catch yourself many, many times counting the months, weeks, days until you see your purpurata beauties again! And as I said, no salvation for those stuck under the purpurata magic power:lol::lol:! You are bewitched!!!

GOOD news!
This species can be viewed in Nov/Dec from the Southern Hemisphere and in May/June from the Northern Hemisphere!

We are only an email away from recent fotos!!

--Stitz--

Stunning!!!! I’m speechless …. Thank you very much; Mauro for sharing! :)