| Laelia purpurata v carnea varies considerably. It can be a soft pint to a dark red. I had one that was sort of medium color and really like it, but it tested positve for virus. So in the process of replacing the plant, I bought two seedlings, and may pick up another one or two when the price is right. There are so many different color forms of purpurata and a lot of variations among them, so I am up to about 20 purpurata seedlings. Fortunately, purpurata seedling take up very little room because their leaves are narrow and stand straight up, not horizontally like many Catts. As soon as these start to bloom I will start down selecting. I certainly don't have room for all of them when the plants all mature. Cynthia |