GOT PURPURATA?
 

hi guys, new here...
i had a purpurata for about five years. no bloom. nearly killed by too much sun. anyway, it finally bloomed last june! one gorgeous fragrant flower. long slender white petals w ruffles, deep purple lip. i put it in our inside lobby for neighbors to enjoy. alas, after two weeks out, someone stole it. i'm still devistated and have been searching for a replacement but no luck. got a bare root in santa barbara and it died. does anyone know where i can get a replacement? or perhaps a generous member would share a division? i think it might have been werkerhauseri. slender whit petals, dark lip...
thanks! :(

Oak Hill has some :)

there's an in sheath purpurata v carnea on ebay ...

Laelia purpurata v. carnea FS species orchid in sheath - eBay (item 180474162459 end time Mar-27-10 14:36:43 PDT)

I am not familiar with the seller

thanks again!
i think the one i want is "tipo" or lindel or vinicolor

well I did see some 'tipo' somewhere, but was looking for werkhauserii. The in sheath one I mentioned since I saw your post looking for an in sheath plant - I realize it wasn't the ones you specified, but thought you may be interested - I find all the varieties stunning

another thought ...
search on ebay for the species you are looking for, save the search and set for email notifications for new listings ...

Miranda Orchids has some excellent purpuratas.

Orchids of Brazil. Price List

thanks, newhere. which forum?