Thanks everyone
Lou, the bloom on this particular plant is about 4.5 inches across but I have seen it much larger on fully grown out plant in New Orleans.
I received this plant from Rich Sacher many years ago and he received his directly from Thailand. It was verified that he has the true P. 'Larp Prasert'. Mine is one of very few that is confirmed through Provenance.
LouAnn, it's not a sporadic bloomer generally, I just never pay it that much attention so it is always a surprise when it sends up a few blooms when it has been ignored all season.
Teresa, it does have a sweet aroma like most tropicals but aroma is not a characteristic I pay attention to. I guess I should bend down and smell the lilies every once in a while
Hi Tammie, It was unfortunate that the ones you imported were not the real deal. Like many fads however, even Larp Prasert fell out of interest on the American market. Do you still have yours? I lost mine...
Maryvonne, it is a good bloomer when fertilized and given a chance. I have tried to propagate it through neglect for years, it just doesn't form new tubers well for me.
Mike, I like it allot too but must admit, it's not my favorite but a runner up
Cheers,
Sean