Species Orchid, Albescent Laelia

Laeliaalbida

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Laelia (LAY-lee-uh)
Species
albida (AL-bi-da)
Synonym
Amalia albida
Bletia albida
Cattleya albida
Laelia candida
Laelia discolor
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Oakland, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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