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
Bletia autumnalis
Cattleya autumnalis
Laelia venusta
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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
Regional

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