Species Orchid, Rosy Tinted Laelia
Laeliarubescens

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Laelia (LAY-lee-uh)
Species: rubescens (roo-BES-enz)

Synonym:Laelia acuminata

Synonym:Laelia inconspicua

Synonym:Laelia peduncularis

Synonym:Laelia pubescens

Synonym:Laelia violacea

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

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

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible