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12-21-2007, 05:04 AM
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Laelia fidelensis
The delicate rose makes these beautiful flowers. This is singular among the Brazilian Laelias because of the pointed lip. Also, the vegetative parts find no similar in any of the other Brazilian Laelias. It was found just one time in nature and never more. Many orchid hunters have been scrutinizing the entire State of Rio de Janeiro, where it was once found in the Sao Fidelis region, but no single plant has ever been found again so far.
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12-21-2007, 06:25 AM
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Very pretty 
I like this one 
What size is it?
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12-21-2007, 08:30 AM
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Beautiful!
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12-21-2007, 10:18 AM
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I had one of these, it was one that some how became infested with scale and I just didn't want to deal with pampering it. After seeing these pictures, I will definitely be getting another one! Very Beautiful!
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12-21-2007, 10:48 AM
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I love it and the story that goes with it. I bet they'll find one some day soon. Sooner than later as it is already later than sooner, if you get my meaning.
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12-21-2007, 02:06 PM
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Don't forget, kids - Andy's still has them 
as does Miranda Orchids - Orchids of Brazil. Price List
and Santa Barbara Orchid Estate - Laelia fidelensis at Santa Barbara Orchid Estate
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12-21-2007, 02:37 PM
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Thanks D!
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12-21-2007, 02:58 PM
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Anytime ...
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12-21-2007, 03:15 PM
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Roots are good
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I wish you hadn't done that Dot!  I got lost in those sites! I'm dreaming of an early spring - not a white Christmas. My wish list is now a notebook of minis, especially rupiculous laelias. I found a number in those sites and have a list Andy sent sent me of what he has. You are such an enabler!
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I don't do most Dendros or large, "floofy orchids". For me it's minis (like Angraecoides), Masdies, Paphs, and others that crept in somewhere along the line. See my orchid list for complete collection (usually not current.)
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12-21-2007, 03:30 PM
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Well orchids make orchids lovers happy  .. so I'm just spreading some good cheer
Ross - I take your enabler comment as a compliment
Don't you just love Miranda Orchids .. look at all those laelias!  
Ross - What other sites have you been eyeing? 
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