Orchid - Laelia purpurata

Orchid - Laelia purpurata

                                          ID#720

 

This lovely species, found in Brazil produces three to five flowered racemes from March to November. Many color forms have been reported varying from white with red veining on the lip to light pink with deep purple on the lip.

They grow well in well drained hanging baskets, slabs or clay pots. Provide cool temperatures with bright light and ventilation year round.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: medium PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: medium - coarse LIGHT: filtered light, medium WATER: moist but well drained, high humidity 60-70 % SOIL: Pot in Orchid mix, slab or basket
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: white with purple lip. Spring- Summer.Fragrant. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: pseudobulbs with one or two leaves.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Plant received in 2” pot. Re pot in 4” plastic pot with Orchid bark mix. Keep in medium shade and average moist. August 1, 2012, mounted in cork slab with moss backing. Hang in trellis C Jan. 8, 2014: (2) 4” clay pots and (1) 3” clay pot. A total of 3 plants. Pot purchased most have come with mutlipe seedlings. -Jan. 2015:(1) 4” wooden basket with two plants in it.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

August 1,  2012

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Flower SAMPLE photo

May 2012

February 2017