Laelia purpurata v. carnea X sib 2"
Laelia purpurata v. carnea
species - Brazil
In Brazil, there are many named varieties of Laelia purpurata, but one of the favorites is the pink lipped Laelia purpurata carnea. We have grown the successfully with night temperatures that dip into the low 40's and days that top 90 degrees, but ideally, keep the nights around 60 degrees for better growth They do well with bright indirect light. Allow mature plants to dry slightly between waterings. Water and feed regularly; use a liquid or water soluble plant food twice a month (see ours in the "Supplies" section of the website). Give mature plants a bit of a drier rest from about November - February. In many places that don't freeze regularly, Laelia purpurata can be grown outside with some protection from direct sun.
Flowers usually occur Spring to Fall, have an anise-like fragrance, and are 6-10" in size.
LIMITED!! NOT BLOOMING SIZE, NOT IN SHEATH< BUD OR BLOOM !!!