Laelia alaorii 'Spirit Scent'

[Greenpaph]

Currently in bloom and fragrant.

The flower is about 2 inches wide. The growths are no more than 3 inches tall.

 

[rdlsreno]

Always wanted one! That is a nice one!


Ramon

 

[paphreek]

A real beauty!

 

[Ernie]

I love this species too. Good job.

-Steve Jobs (Ernie)

 

[MoreWater]

I always wanted one too! but more to the point, I've always wanted to be able to grow one! Good job!

 

[JeanLux]

very nice large flower for the small plant! Same for me: not able to keep those alive . Jean

 

[kentuckiense]

That's just gorgeous. I'm really starting to get into these little Laelias!

 

[neo-guy]

Hi Peter, that's a nice one. Where did you get it if i may ask?
Peter 2

 

[Ron-NY]

a beauty Peter:clap:

 

[toddybear]

I never heard of this species....it's stunning!

 

[Candace]

Cute. I think Alan from Gold Country has them and I think he's also bred some alba ones.

 

[NYEric]

Didn't this genera change names too!

 

[Greenpaph]

Hi Peter, that's a nice one. Where did you get it if i may ask?
Peter 2

Hi Peter,

I got it from Fred the week I saw you in February. Fred has a number of them at Sunset Valley Orchids.

 

[Elena]

Too cute for words. I think this is the first time I saw one too so thanks for the photo!

 

[neo-guy]

Thanks Peter, i thought i recognized it!
Peter 2

 

[smartie2000]

very pretty....I was suprized about the small size.

 

[streetmorrisart]

I've been on the fence about this one for years. I like the "mininess" and partially-open look, but I've never been certain I liked its facial expression overall. Yours is very fine though--certainly enough to rekindle the "I want one!" response.

 

[Corbin]

Nice, I like the size but from what the book says the culture requirements are beyond what I can currently achieve.