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Laelia superbiens is a plant in the genus Laelia.
Description
Plant bloom from fall to winter with a cluster of 12.5 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant.
Distribution
Plant is found growing in the forest and mountains of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua at elevations of 800 to 2000 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.
Varieties
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Laelia superbiens var. alba | Sepals and petals are white, lip is white with a yellow center |
Naming
Common Name: Supurb Laelia, La Vera De Senor San Jose, Flor de la Candelaria or Tanal
Synonyms
- Schomburgkia superbiens (Lindl.) Rolfe 1917
- Amalia superbiens (Lindl.) Heynh, 1846
- Bletia superbiens (Lindl.) Rchb. f. 1862
- Cattleya superbiens (Lindl.) Beer 1854