Laelia Orchid Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Laelia orchids, commonly known as Mexican Laelia, are native to North and South America and belong to the orchid family. These plants like indirect sunlight and cool temperatures. Laelia orchids are easy to care for, which makes them a good choice for beginner planters.
Common Name |
Mexican laelia, Laelia
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Orchids
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Laelia anceps
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Genus
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Laelia
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Family
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Orchidaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Laelia Orchid Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Laelia Orchid.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Laelia Orchid needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Laelia Orchid needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Laelia Orchid Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Laelia Orchid to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
69°F
to 73°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Laelia Orchid prefers High humidity levels, between 50% and 80%. |
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Laelia Orchid Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Laelia Orchid. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Laelia Orchid plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Laelia Orchid Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Laelia Orchid plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Bright Yellow
Purple
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Laelia Orchid toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Laelia Orchid Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Laelia Orchid, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
medium
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
autumn
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Laelia Orchid Native Region |
Find out where the Laelia Orchid plant originated. |
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Country |
South America
North America
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