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Laelia speciosa

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Marni, May 12, 2012.

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  1. May 12, 2012 #1
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    A Mexican species that can be a challenge to bloom. It needs a very dry rest in winter. The flower on this blooming is 6.5" tall. The tallest growth on the plant is 6"

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  2. May 13, 2012 #2
    Alexey

    Alexey Well-Known Member Supporting Member

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    Flower-to-plant ratio of this Laelia is spectacular. Not too many photos are in Internet and have not seen photo of the potted plant. Looks like your plant is mounted also. Some kind of restrictions for pot culture?
     
  3. May 13, 2012 #3
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Alexey, I've got quite a few plants and they are all mounted, some on cork and a couple on tree fern. I've never seen one grown in a pot.
     
  4. May 14, 2012 #4
    JonP

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    That's really beautiful!
     
  5. May 14, 2012 #5
    gnathaniel

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    Fantastic, Marni! I've long admired this species.
     
  6. May 14, 2012 #6
    xmpraedicta

    xmpraedicta Prairie angraecoid nut Supporting Member

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    Wow...great lip
     
  7. May 17, 2012 #7
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    Fabulous photograph