Laelia rubescens Lindley 1840
Common Name: The rosy tinted laelia
Distribution
& Occurrence:
Mexico to Central America at sea level to
1700 meters.
The
Plant
A medium sized hot to cool growing epiphyte
with compressed ovoid pseudo bulbs with a single leaf
Blooms in winter/spring. Flowers on new
growths with a long inflorescence with fragrant flowers that are clustered at
the apex. Flowers open sequentially and are lightly fragrant
Flowers once year during early or late fall
and flower lasts a few weeks
Cultural
Requirements and Nutrition
Does well mounted. Grow in bright light
with atleast few hours of direct sunlight and medium should dry out soon. Water
and fertilize during active growth period in summer and requires a drop in
temperature to initiate blooms.
Pest
and Diseases
No specific pests or disease.
Bloomed in Feb 2015
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