Anyone growing Laelia harpophylla? Info needed

[estación seca]

I would try to find out exactly where in Minas Gerais and Espíritu Santu it comes from, then try to find out what microclimate it inhabits. Such a small plant that is an epiphyte rather than a lithophyte is probably in mostly shade most of the year - unless it grows on deciduous trees.

[Roberta]

Originally Posted by estación seca

I would try to find out exactly where in Minas Gerais and Espíritu Santu it comes from, then try to find out what microclimate it inhabits. Such a small plant that is an epiphyte rather than a lithophyte is probably in mostly shade most of the year - unless it grows on deciduous trees.

Good guess... from the Baker sheet in Orchidwiz:
Laelia harpophylla grows on trees in somewhat shady and moist forests at 1650–2950 ft. (500–900 m)

Also according to Baker, the temperature range in that location is 35 deg C (94 deg F) to 2 deg C (35 deg F) So temperature doesn't seem to be the issue that I had with it...Should be pretty adaptable