Laelia reginae

[Frdemetr]

Hi Steve,

Brazilian rupiculous Laelias like lots of light, the more light the better, a little direct sun does not hurt. The staining pattern of L reginae is that, but the colors can become stronger if the plant is more enlightened. I realize that your chid is with very green leaves and pseudobulbs, go slowly adapting to a stronger lighting and they will become increasingly more colorful, purple, and flowers with stronger colors. If you want stronger colors, I recommend Laelia ghillanyi for magenta, Laelia milleri for red, Laelia cinnabarina for orange and Laelia mixta for yellow

[isurus79]

Originally Posted by Frdemetr

Hi Steve,

Brazilian rupiculous Laelias like lots of light, the more light the better, a little direct sun does not hurt. The staining pattern of L reginae is that, but the colors can become stronger if the plant is more enlightened. I realize that your chid is with very green leaves and pseudobulbs, go slowly adapting to a stronger lighting and they will become increasingly more colorful, purple, and flowers with stronger colors. If you want stronger colors, I recommend Laelia ghillanyi for magenta, Laelia milleri for red, Laelia cinnabarina for orange and Laelia mixta for yellow

Fred,
Thanks for the advice! I have already increased the light on this one by 50% and can do so again if needed. There is another spike just starting to form, so I will post pics to compare the flowers. Unfortunately I am growing under lights now, so no direct sun is available. I am also looking for more rupiculous Laelias, so its good to have more names! Thanks!

[isurus79]

Well thanks for the compliments everyone! I'll post an update pic when the next spike has open flowers on it with the brighter light.

[Nico]

I like this plant exactly the way it is: small, delicate, cute. The glittering petals always fascinated me and this little shine in the sunlight.

[kavanaru]

Well, at least you got it to bloom :-) I have several rupiculous Laelias and this is one of those which I have not been able to bloom... And Fred is right, they need a lot of light, so that the leaves get a reddish tone..

[Oscarman]

Steve, is it growing entirely in rocks or gravel?