Laelia purpurata

[nikv]

Hi!

These are photos of a Laelia purpurata (yeah, I know, it's now a Cattleya ) that I purchased from Andy's Orchids several years ago. This one is sanguinea x striata. It definitely doesn't take after the sanguinea parent, but I love it all the same.

Best Regards,
Nik

 

[SlipperFan]

Gorgeous! I love purpurata -- any and all of them!

 

[Yoyo_Jo]

Mmmm, that's really pretty.

 

[Candace]

Great lip.

 

[JeanLux]

yes Nik! Super lip, great shape and fine coloring on petals / sepals!!!! Jean

 

[luvsorchids]

Gorgeous! I love purpurata -- any and all of them!

:smitten: I agree.

Susan

 

[Hera]

Fabulous!

 

[Delego]

You could fill a greenhouse with theses beauties.

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Lovely Cat..I mean Laelia! I hope mine decides to bloom next year....I ain't gettin' no younger.

 

[Dupuy]

great colours on this, it is now cattleya now?

 

[biothanasis]

Great lip!!!!