Laelia purpurata var alba

Laelia purpurata var alba - Plant photo by Richard LindbergThe genus Laelia (L) has a few species in Mexico and parts of Central America.

Laelia purpurata grows in Brazil and needs a dry winter rest. It is fragrant, cool to hot growing and needs bright light. It can bloom any time from late spring into fall.

07/13/2007 - Trimmed and downpotted. Set of 4 backbulbs removed.

08/03/2006 - Added to collection.

TRIBE: Epidendreae     SUBTRIBE: Laeliinae