Orchid - Laelia purpurata var. carnea “Pauwela” x sib

                                 
    ID#605
 
 

  1. L.= Laelia

Sib. = Sib cross, sibling cross - Method of seed propagation of an orchid. A cross pollination of siblings.


L. Purpurata is refer as the ""Queen Of The Laelias" because of the large beautiful flowers, summer blooming habit, and temperature tolerance. 'Carnea' is perhaps the most famous variety of the species. Species from Brazil.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: tall - erect PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: filtered light, only. I’m guessing high. WATER: moist well, drained, high humidity 60-70 % SOIL: Pot in coarse chunks of fir or redwood bark and/or hardwood charcoal
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: Clusters of 5" whites with bright pink lip. Nice clone. Summer blooming FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: Single elongated leaf out of pseudobulb, very stiff.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch This plant, along with 24 others where given to me by my neighbor, the previous owners “The Cochran’s” which I never met moved out of town and no longer could care for them. About half of the Collection still had plant name/description and sometimes nursery of origin. Very helpful information to guide me into their care. So my education begins..... Received in a 3 inch square pot, roots overflowing, needs re-potting. Good root system and leaves. Repotted and later on hang on wood trellis C. -Plant deteriorated on trellis, removed and placed in 4” square plastic pot with orchiata (Oct.18, 2012)
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

10/2012

Additional Information: Adopted from Hank & Betsy Cochran Collection.

From: www.MauiOrchids.com

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April 2011

Flower -  SAMPLE - photo