Sunday, 1 March 2015

Laelia rubescens

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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