Species Orchid, Autumn Flowering Laelia
Laeliaautumnalis

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Laelia (LAY-lee-uh)
Species: autumnalis (aw-tum-NAH-lis)

Synonym:Amalia autumnalis

Synonym:Bletia autumnalis

Synonym:Cattleya autumnalis

Synonym:Laelia venusta

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed