2017 project another attempt

[orion141]

Hi all!

So... I know we have tried for a 2017 project without much success.

During our last attempts it seemed that there was interest in choosing rupiculous laelias as a group project, followed by all of the participants then being able to choose any plant considered a rupiculous laelia. I know that's a little different than some of the projects in the past, but it may make it easier and more doable for us to get a project going. I think that this would be fun (and certainly much more fun than no project).


I realize that these plants may be a little finicky, but upon reading more about them it just seems that you have to understand that they like high light and not to remain too moist.

Let me know if anyone would be interested in doing this!

Here are the sources I've found so far:

Andys orchids (must call him for availability but he does have some rupiculous laelias).

Fred Clark Sunset Valley orchids

Orchid trail has a number of rupiculous laelias listed Orchid Trail: Orchid Species and Hybrids

Miranda Orchids has a few listed for sale (mirandaorchids.com)

Santa Barbara orchid (Santa Barbara Orchid Estate Home Page) appears to have several listed but requires a call for availability.

Carter and Holmes

Cschaz on eBay has been reported to be a good source as well.

Ecuagenera has cattleya longpipes formerly known as laelia lucasiana.

Gold country: laelia briegeri