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Laelia gouldiana

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by JonP, Jan 27, 2011.

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  1. Jan 27, 2011 #1
    JonP

    JonP all that Supporting Member

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    I am growing it outside year-round here on the central coast of CA along with L. purpurata and L. anceps and others.
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  2. Jan 28, 2011 #2
    gnathaniel

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    Gorgeous, Jon! I wish I could grow this outside year-round. How long is the spike?

    --Nat
     
  3. Jan 28, 2011 #3
    JonP

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    The spike is much shorter than anceps - maybe 12" total.
     
  4. Jan 28, 2011 #4
    Tom-DE

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    Givemeeeeeeeeee!
     
  5. Jan 28, 2011 #5
    xmpraedicta

    xmpraedicta Prairie angraecoid nut Supporting Member

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    wow that's really nice..love the shape of this one
     
  6. Jan 29, 2011 #6
    John Klinger

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    If its looking for a home, I would give it one, real nice.
     
  7. Feb 1, 2011 #7
    dr_dmd

    dr_dmd The dr's out... in the greenhouse!

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    Lovely!
     
  8. Feb 2, 2011 #8
    Brant

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    nicely done Jon, how many buds on the spike ?
    mine bloom Aug - Oct down this a way
     
  9. Feb 2, 2011 #9
    gnathaniel

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    Thanks for the info, Jon! If I can find one I might give it a try.

    --Nat
     
  10. Feb 2, 2011 #10
    JonP

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    Brant - just three flowers this time. It's the first time it's bloomed.
    Nat - I got it from Andy's
     
  11. Feb 2, 2011 #11
    Brant

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    good color and shape !