Laelia praestans Linden & Rchb.f.

[Rosim_in_BR]

Laelia praestans is very similar to L. pumila (the plants are indistinguishable), the main differences appearing in the lip shape. Not commonly found in the collections, not even here in Brazil.

Plant and flowers:
Laelia praestans Linden & Rchb.f. on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Closer view:
Laelia praestans Linden & Rchb.f. on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

[izio116]

Really great!

Do you grow it only in moss?

I`m in love with the group of "mini" Laelias, as pumila, dayana, alaori, jongheana, praestans, sincorana. Don't know if i'm forgetting some one.

Added to my list.

[playtime8978]

That is really beautful, I like the compact plant size and the flower is just so lovely, Thank you for sharing it with us.

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by izio116

Really great!

Do you grow it only in moss?

I`m in love with the group of "mini" Laelias, as pumila, dayana, alaori, jongheana, praestans, sincorana. Don't know if i'm forgetting some one.

Added to my list.

Yes, they're all in moss, except for this one (I didn't want to mess with it until now. But when I repot it it will be in moss).
I guess your list has them all (it might include Laelia spectabilis, but some taxonomists rank it as pumila variety, not species)

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by playtime8978

That is really beautful, I like the compact plant size and the flower is just so lovely, Thank you for sharing it with us.

My pleasure, Playtime!

[Sun rm.N.E.]

Mauro

Wonderful little flower. Do you know if the habitat similar or same as for L. pumila?

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by Sun rm.N.E.

Mauro

Wonderful little flower. Do you know if the habitat similar or same as for L. pumila?

Yes, Sun, same general habitat. Growing needs also the same!