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Thread: Cattleya (Laelia) purpurata var. coerulea

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    Default Cattleya (Laelia) purpurata var. coerulea

    This a variety "roxo-violeta" or "aço". In reality, the lip is darker, more blue-violet.

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    Probably the most wanted on my Catt must have list! It's lovely!
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    Very nice Catt. Love the color contrast!!

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    Beautiful. Gorgeous lip!

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    Absolutely gorgeous! Going on my wish list...

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    I love it !! I have to get one !

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    Wow!

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    i passed out and fell off the chair...BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!

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    I really love the dark purple lip.

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    WOW!! what a wonderful plant! Pure Beauty! Congratulations! Great photography, too.
    Eric, your pictures make me think why I still have no single purpurata in my collection..

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