Laelia tenebrosa

[JeanLux]

yes, for me it will continue to be called Laelia, a fine, large plant (not Sophronitis sized!!), that I got in 2005. This year, 2 large flowers in may-june. I like the somewhat apart color! Jean

 

[SlipperKing]

Nice rich colors! I never had any luck growing this laelia, how did you do it Jean?

 

[Greenpaph]

Nice one, Jean!

I love this species!

 

[streetmorrisart]

Really nice! The color combinations are beyond striking.

I too will be interested to hearing the details that led to your success--this guy has been on my "in the future" orchid list for years. Only so much room for the big guys at present (as in, next to none).

 

[NYEric]

Wow, that plant is far from home. Nice growing.

 

[biothanasis]

I love the combination of the colours!!!! Well done Jean... Nice choice...

 

[JeanLux]

This is my 2nd tenebrosa: the first died a lot of years ago! Since then it was on my to-have list, until I found it in Switzerland in the nursery of Daniel Page ( http://www.orchidarium.ch/ ). He has a lot of very fine plants, esp. Catts., Laelias, Vandas ....

So, this one has grown out of his plastic pot and feels much better now growing in full light, having a lot roots, some of more than 30 cm length; this is all I can tell!!

Jean

 

[biothanasis]

Thanks Jean...

 

[Hien]

There is also a yellow variety that is very beautiful.

 

[GuRu]

Hi Jean,

the bronze/copper and purple colour combination of L. tenebrosa is really stunning - it's one of the most beautiful orchids with just one disadvantage - it's size as a mature plant.

Best regards from Germany, GuRu

 

[SlipperFan]

Nice flower.
These name changes are annoying, at the least!

 

[paphjoint]

Very Nice!!