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

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Laelia (LAY-lee-uh)
Species: anceps (AN-seps)

Synonym:Amalia anceps

Synonym:Bletia anceps

Synonym:Cattleya anceps

Synonym:Laelia barkeriana

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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

Seed Collecting