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Two Laelia purpuratas

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by DaveH_SF, Jun 13, 2014.

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  1. Jun 13, 2014 #1
    DaveH_SF

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    I bought a few seedlings of Laelia purpurata a few years ago, and I was pleased to find that two of them have particularly dark purple lips. The second one is almost solid purple on the outer part of the lip with barely discernible veins. The first one is a little larger and frillier though. IMG_4696.JPG IMG_4701.JPG
     
  2. Jun 13, 2014 #2
    Boytjie

    Boytjie Out hiking Supporting Member

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    Very beautiful. I bought a werkhauseri ("blue" variety) a few months ago that bloomed out quite a bit paler than I expected, but it was its first bloom. Do know if purpuratas tend to improve with future bloomings?
    - Stephen
     
  3. Jun 13, 2014 #3
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Very nice. Congratulations.
     
  4. Jun 13, 2014 #4
    danielebac

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    Real Nice !