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Laelia albida is a plant in the genus Laelia.
Description[]
Plant bloom from fall to winter with up to nine fragrant 7.5 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plant is found growing in the oak and pine forest of western Mexico at elevations of 1000 to 3000 meters
Culture[]
Plants should be grown in medium fir bark with partial to full sun. Plant is a cool to warm growing orchid species. Water approximately once a week. Plant can also be mounted. Reduce watering during the winter.
Varieties[]
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Laelia albida var. rosea | Sepals and petals are white, lip is pink |
Naming[]
Common Name: Albescent Laelia
Synonyms[]
- Amalia albida (Bateman ex Lindl.) Heynh. 1846
- Bletia albida Rchb.f 1862
- Cattleya albida Beer 1854
- Laelia candida Lodd. ex W.Baxter 1850 l Laelia discolor A. Rich. & Gal. 1845