Laelia sp. (Laelia)
Laelia sp. (Laelia) red and yellow flower cluster over large green tropical foliage.
Botanical name: Laelia sp.
Common name: Laelia
Family: Orchidaceae
Origin: Tropical Americas
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; epiphyte. Needs light, frequent misting or soaking to stay hydrated.
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple; red, crimson, vinous; unusual color
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsLaelia is one of the most important and popular orchid genera, because of the beautiful flowers, their genetic properties and because they are fairly easy in culture.
Laelia species readily form hybrids within the genus, and with other genera, including Cattleya, Brassavola, and Rhyncholaelia as x Brassolaeliocattleya, x Laeliocattleya, x Sophrolaeliocattleya.
Laelia sp. (Laelia) flower with white petals and a deep purple ruffled lip.
Laelia sp. (Laelia) flowers with orange petals and purple centers create deep contrast for eyes.
Laelia (Laelia) sp. with yellow petals and deep magenta center, capturing multiple detailed flower parts.
Laelia sp. (Laelia) pale lavender flower with dark purple center, captured in a close up.
Laelia sp. (Laelia) orchid flower with yellow petals and deep purple spots on the central lip.
Laelia sp. (Laelia) flower cluster with deep red petals and golden yellow centers on green leaves.
Laelia sp. (Laelia) yellow flower with distinct red markings on petals against blurred green foliage
Laelia sp. (Laelia) flower with wavy pale pink petals and deep magenta ruffled centers visible
Laelia sp. (Laelia) yellow flower hanging from a stem with small purple spots on petals.
Laelia sp. (Laelia) orchid flower with pink petals and a ruffled purple and yellow throat.
Laelia sp. (Laelia) magenta flower with dark purple ruffled center and rounded petal edges
Laelia sp. (Laelia) with soft pink petals and intense purple center, close up
Laelia sp. (Laelia) flower with distinct orange curling petals and a purple striped center lip.
Cattleya sp. (Cattleya Orchid) with deep red flower buds and light green foliage attached
Cattleya sp. (Cattleya Orchid) flower with wavy red petals and orange center on a table.
Laelia sp. (Laelia) orchid with lavender petals and dark purple ruffled throat sitting among foliage.
Cattleya sp. (Cattleya Orchid) flower with deep purple petals and a vibrant pink lip section.
Cattleya sp. (Cattleya Orchid) white and purple flower petals with deep green foliage.
Laelia sp. (Laelia) orange flower with purple throat blooming on a slender green orchid stem
Cattleya sp. (Cattleya Orchid) purple flower petals open wide above thick green leaves inside container
Laelia sp. (Laelia) flower with white petals and a deep purple throat center section.
Laelia (Laelia) sp. white and purple flower with ruffled edges extending from a green stem
Laelia sp. (Laelia) yellow flower with ruffled petal edges and pointed segments in clear detail.
Laelia sp. (Laelia) white and purple flower with ruffled edges and narrow pointed petals.
Laelia sp. (Laelia) lavender orchid flowers with yellow center petals and long green foliage base.
Laelia sp. (Laelia) yellow flower with purple throat emerging from thin green leaves in pots.
Laelia sp. (Laelia) white purple flower cluster with long petals against a wooden wall background.
Cattleya sp. (Cattleya Orchid) pink flower showing ruffled purple lip and wide light petals.
Laelia sp. (Laelia) yellow flower hanging in a basket on a table with green foliage
Laelia sp. (Laelia) flowers with white petals and purple throats blooming amongst long green leaves.
Cattleya sp. (Cattleya Orchid) orange and pink flower with speckled throat on green leaves.
Laelia sp. (Laelia) cluster with white petals and yellow centers amid lush green foliage.
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