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Species Orchid, Laelia, El Toro, Two-Edged Laelia

Laeliaanceps

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Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Laelia (LAY-lee-uh)

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Species

anceps (AN-seps)

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Synonym

Amalia anceps

Bletia anceps

Cattleya anceps

Laelia barkeriana

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Late Fall/Early Winter

Mid Winter

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Phylite

Saint Petersburg, FL | May 2013 | positive

As posted previously, I too have this plant outdoors all year round, Mounted, and potted. It does bloom regularly for me though, perhaps ...Read More

krishnaraoji88

Ocala, FL | October 2010 | positive

This orchid survived the worst Florida could throw at it over the past year. It survived (mounted in an oak) our awful wet winter (20 deg...Read More

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