Laelia anceps (Project 10 int. - Spring 2010)

[Call_Me_Bob]

okay, so when i repotted, i accidentally nicked off the top of my smallest lead. not that dormant eye, is bigger than the small lead was. thanks goodness. the leads are all growing really nicely. im just worried abiout the roots in the pics ^ above. when i got the plant, the roots were white, now they are looking rot-ish :'(

mine isnt purple, should i give it more sun? it seems, at least from the leadsd and stuff growing that it likes its home, but it doesnt have purple

[Izzie]

You don't want a lot of purple, but a reddish blush is a perfect indicator on most orchids of sufficient light. Solid purple might be pushing it.

If it's growing fast and well, you might keep it where it is. You might give it a week in slightly stronger light if you're worried, to see if it gives it a boost.

If the roots are still FIRM, you're fine. Bark will often stain roots- it's nothing to worry about. In the future, soaking in boiling water for a few days can help leach out the tannins that stain the roots. It's not necessary though, they do no harm.

From the pictures you posted, they look fine, as long as they aren't squishy.
The plant may pout a while if it didn't have active root tips when you potted.

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by billc

Hi nenella, Mine also has a new growth which is purplish in color. I'm thinking it's like my Tolumnias, which are happiest when turning purple. The laelia's seem to like it very bright and dry. I have mine hanging outside where it gets full morning sun until about 11AM and the some more full sun after 5PM.

Bill

Exactly. According to the culture that L. anceps gets in the wild- these conditions are perfect.

You can check out a few pictures of it in situ (wild) on IOSPE here- IOSPE PHOTOS

That site is a great resource if you're curious about any orchid specie's growing habits and habitat.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

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[Tropicgirl]

Awesome pic, Philip!

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Originally Posted by Tropicgirl

Awesome pic, Philip!

Not my pic, it belongs to the dude that answered my question as to whether or not it's a wild a specimen.

My screen name for Flickr is Calypso Phil D. Tripetaloides.

The person who took the pic goes by johnsonbridgewater.

Thank him.

[Tropicgirl]

Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:)

Not my pic, it belongs to the dude that answered my question as to whether or not it's a wild a specimen.

My screen name for Flickr is Calypso Phil D. Tripetaloides.

The person who took the pic goes by johnsonbridgewater.

Thank him.

I will be sure to thank him.........

But I want to thank you too, for giving us the link. I wouldn't have enjoyed that picture otherwise. So......

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Originally Posted by Tropicgirl

I will be sure to thank him.........

But I want to thank you too, for giving us the link. I wouldn't have enjoyed that picture otherwise. So......

You're welcome.

[Izzie]

Yay in situ pics!

Just thought I'd say...
:X nicked the leaf of my new lead the other day, it ended up hanging by a thread, so I just cut it off. There was a teeny sheath inside.
But the bulb is growing roots, so at least it can support the rest of the plant!

However, after that happened, a lead off of THAT lead took off, as well as a lead on a backbulb that I thought I had scraped off accidentally.

[Tropicgirl]

Originally Posted by Izzie

Yay in situ pics!

Just thought I'd say...
:X nicked the leaf of my new lead the other day, it ended up hanging by a thread, so I just cut it off. There was a teeny sheath inside.
But the bulb is growing roots, so at least it can support the rest of the plant!

However, after that happened, a lead off of THAT lead took off, as well as a lead on a backbulb that I thought I had scraped off accidentally.

Dang girl, you can do anything to your plants and they THRIVE on the abuse!

Just had to you a bit!

BTW - how's little stinker doin'?