Laelia reginae

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by Phantasm

Mauro,

Are you growing this primarily in a gravel mix? How wet do you keep the mix? Will they grow okay with Sophronitis species such as coccinea? I have no problem growing Sophronitis in my conditions.........

It is planted in a mix of gravel and pine bark, Phantasm. Times ago I made some experiences with some different media combinations for rupicolous. I didn't like this specific medium, but didn't repotted the plant anyway (I don't like the way the pine bark behaves after a while being watered; it forms like a mud at the bottom of the pot).
The mixed gravel helps keeping the medium not humid, but slightly humid, between waterings. Yes, if you grow Sophro coccinea, you have the means to keep and grow Laelia reginae, which comes from the Serra da Moeda, a mountain range of around 1,600 to 2,000 meters above the sea level!