Orchid - Laelia tenebrosa


                                   
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Laelia tenebrosa, native to Brazil is a species related to Cattleya. It is a rather stunning plant with 6 to 7 inch flowers colored in a beautiful chestnut orange bronze with a violet purple lip. This species flowers in the summer to early fall.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: medium PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold to medium LIGHT: filtered light. Medium to high WATER: moist but well drained, high humidity 60-70 % SOIL: Pot in Orchid bark mix or medium size bark
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: summer to early fall months with two to five 6 to 7 inch flowers colored in a striking chestnut orange-bronze with a deep violet-purple lip. The flowers are fragrant and last for 3 to 4 weeks. color with lavender lip. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: Intermediate to warm temperatures.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Plants received in 3” pots with Orchid bark mix. July 25, 2012 mounted plants at 3 locations in trellis B&C. Others in clay pots. August 30, 2012 mounted plants on wood trellis A & D ( from clay potted) one small plant left in 2.5” plastic pot. Jan. 8, 2014: (1 seedling) 2” plastic pot. DEAD
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As Received  -  July  2012

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Flower SAMPLE photo

Trellis C  -  July 2012

Trellis B  -  July 2012

January 2014