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Laelia fidelensis

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by MiKa, Aug 4, 2012.

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  1. Aug 4, 2012 #1
    MiKa

    MiKa Active Member Supporting Member

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    Medium sized Laelia from Brazil. Grown intermediate.

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  2. Aug 4, 2012 #2
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    I like how the flower appears to be floating unattached.
     
  3. Aug 5, 2012 #3
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I was trying not to ask, as it may seem rude, but I can't help myself: What is growing in there with it? It makes such a striking floral arrangement. But there is a part of me that wants to pull it out. :confused:
     
  4. Aug 5, 2012 #4
    Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    It's a tillandsia, I believe. I think they look pretty nice together.
     
  5. Aug 6, 2012 #5
    MiKa

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    Yes Marni, its a Tillandsia. I have let this be since it doesn't affect the plant and they do well together :)
    But I know the feeling of itchy fingers when it comes to ferns, begonias and other invasive things. ;)
     
  6. Aug 9, 2012 #6
    Reyna

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    That's funny Marni. :) I like the effect -- but it took me a minute to figure out that first photo. My first thought was -- there is no way a cattleya flower has foliage like that. :)