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Laelia
Also called Tracheophytes
Laelia is a small genus of 25 species in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). Laelia species are found in areas of subtropical or temperate climate in Central and South America, but mostly in Mexico. Laelia is abbreviated L. in the horticultural trade.
Laelias can be grown fastened to tree trunks, as long as the tree won't cast a deep shadow; they can also be fastened to a piece of branch or a slab of cork so they can be hung in a place facing south. The growing medium must have good drainage, rapidly drying after watering; pieces of pine bark, charcoal or pebbles are good choices. If grown mounted they definitely need approximately 50–70% humidity, while cooler temperatures increase the blooming process. Watering can be done 2–3 times a week, but with lower frequency in winter. Fertilization can be done with a very dilute solution, twice a month especially during growing season (May to November in Northern Hemisphere).
Species of Laelia can be found from western Mexico south to Bolivia, from sea level to mountain forests.
Laelia albida · Laelia anceps · Laelia furfuracea · Laelia gloriosa · Laelia ×gouldiana · Laelia marginata · Rose Orchid · Pale laelia · Mayflower Orchid · Laelia superbiens · Laelia undulata
Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Laelia by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
