Laelia albida

Laelia albida - Flower photo by Richard LindbergLaelia albida - Plant photo by Richard LindbergThe genus Laelia (L) has a few species in Mexico and parts of Central America. The South American species have been reclassified as Cattleya.

Laelia albida grows in Mexico and needs a dry winter rest. It is cold to warm growing, fragrant and blooms in fall and winter.

Set of 2 backbulbs with no leaves, very skimpy roots.

03/01/2007 - Added to collection.

TRIBE: Epidendreae     SUBTRIBE: Laeliinae