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

Synonym:Bletia albida

Synonym:Cattleya albida

Synonym:Laelia candida

Synonym:Laelia discolor

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth


Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

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