Laelia anceps var compactum

[bench72]

hmm... I suppose compact is all relative...



the plant is a little shorter than the typical variety, but the flower size is the same.



some of you may be surprised to learn that this is a first time flowering... I had the plant for three years growing in a much more shaded position (Paph light) until late last year when, due to size, it had to be moved, so sunnier position and two leaves got burnt, but the resulting flowering means it will stay in that position in the future.

cheers
tim

[clintdawley]

That's a gorgeous plant, Tim. It is compact compared to a lot of other L. anceps I've seen.
You just proved the old adage--when they don't bloom, give them more light.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Really beautiful and healthy! Good growing, Tim!

Cheers,
BD

[Molly Taco]

Oh My Tim, it is lovely, but if it gets too big I will be happy to give it a home in Fla.
Cin

[cindiras]

Beautiful!

[hera]

Just beautiful. I love the starry form.

[Ron-NY]

WOW Tim that is nice! Yes they do appreciate high light. I need to find me that one of those! I really like the shorter spike. Thanks for enabling and congrats on blooming it so well!

[Diane]

WOW - First blooming, it's wonderful. Good growing and blooming,Tim.

[Jmoney]

simply beautiful and superbly-grown!

[Cjcorner]

Oh I like that color! Purple with PURPLE! Uh huh, don't let me leave the house till I forget it's name....otherwise I'll be buying another one. Too pretty....some of these are just too pretty. Great Job!
Connie