Laelia (Schomburgkia) superbiens alba

[PuiPuiMolcar]

Wow they're pretty!

Originally Posted by Roberta

Maybe I'll try toasting mine... I have several L. superbiens tipo, that bloom fine in an area with filtered sun to bright shade, but the alba just keeps getting bigger without a sign of a flower in the same area.

Same! two of my Laelia have 3 fat bulbs but not a single bloom. I'm getting quite annoyed because I was expecting a show this whole year.

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by PuiPuiMolcar

Wow they're pretty!


Same! two of my Laelia have 3 fat bulbs but not a single bloom. I'm getting quite annoyed because I was expecting a show this whole year.

3 pseudobulbs is still a young plant. Patience! And especially if it's L. anceps. L. anceps definitely needs full sun. L. superbiens, I have found, tend to like it a little less harsh... though my alba is going to get treated a bit rougher to see if I can get some action from it - it is quite large, escaped its basket some years ago. Too large to be unproductive.