Laelia lobata var. concolor

[Rosim_in_BR]

I remember that in my early orchid days in the 80's, adding one of these to the collection was really a trouble. To my knowledge, only one concolor has been found in the 50's, if my memory serves me well, the famous L. lobata var. concolor 'Jeni'. Until the 80's, getting a piece of this clone was a hard job. Later, it was selfed and the progeny was faithful to the mother color pattern spreading the variety, which became common. The plant seen on the tree is in my back yard and is not the original 'Jeni', but its daughter.

[catwalker808]

Beautiful full shape & color.

[trdyl]

Gorgeous! This is my favorite form of this species.

[smweaver]

It's outstanding, Mauro. And the plant looks very happy on that tree.

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by smweaver

It's outstanding, Mauro. And the plant looks very happy on that tree.

Oh, yes, Steve, it is very happy! Growing on trees is easy, because we don't have to do anything, not even water and the plants never get sick. The inconvenience is that you can't get and take the tree to an orchid show!!!

[ChrisFL]

I love the fragrance of this species.

[RosieC]

Wonderful and I love seeing it in your tree. What a great way to grow some of your orchids.

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by RosieC

Wonderful and I love seeing it in your tree. What a great way to grow some of your orchids.

Yes, Rosie, it's a great natural way. I have many on trees!

[isurus79]

That one looks great! I love it when you show your plants growing wild.

[smweaver]

Mauro, is this plant growing in the same garden (and subject to the same conditions) as the Papilionanthe teres you posted?

Steve