Laelia briegeri and L. caulescens

[Frdemetr]

L. briegeri has an extra-long spike, and the yellow flowers shape is very good. L. caulescens bloomed (one flower) in X-mas, and now more three flowers (in another pbulb). Two more rupiculous (lithophytic) Laelias are in buds (L. fournieri and L. caulescens - another clone), I hope I will post the pics soon (if the slugs do not eat and if the buds didn't rot - endless rain here...)

[Magnus A]

What to say?
I love them! Must get more rupiculous!
/Magnus

[Ross]

I just can't wait for mine to bloom. Thanks for giving me that shot of adrenaline!

[Dorothy]

I these little laelia!
Frederico - What medium are they growing in ???
Ross - Which laelias do you have?
Did you get a L. reginae from the last plant project?

[Ross]

Originally Posted by Dorothy

Ross - Which laelias do you have?
Did you get a L. reginae from the last plant project?

Nope, got briegeri from Andy's last fall. 2 new growths should equal two spikes (that's my thinking!) Planning on more of these in the future (different spp) as they suit my growing regime just fine.

[Dorothy]

I found these articles on laelias -
The Other Jewels of Minas Gerais - Brazil's rock-dwelling laelias
Orchids of The World - Laelia - this one gives a species list and habitat zones
ENJOY

Ross - you just may want to enhance your 'wish' list
You, too, Magnus

[Ross]

Then there's always the great site How to Grow Rupicolous Laelias

[Frdemetr]

Originally Posted by Dorothy

I these little laelia!
Frederico - What medium are they growing in ???
Ross - Which laelias do you have?
Did you get a L. reginae from the last plant project?

Dorothy,

They are in clay pots, larger than taller, with more or less half filled with LECA and/or carchoal pieces and/or pieces of clay tiles, pots etc. (they love a very good drianing), and the top half is a mixture of coconut chips, pine bark, pine cone and small pieces of carchoal (I buy this media ready to use). In caulescens I put only a few tree fern fiber in the roots, 'cause they are damaged when I repotted (one year later); usualy rupiculous don't like tree fern fiber nor sphagnum, 'cause this kind of media retains much water. Almost direct sun, they bloom with more vivid colors (if they are under few light the flowers colors are pale).
Thanks for the links, very beautiful pics! Caraça, in Minas Gerais, is an unforgatable trip!

[Magnus A]

Dorothy, the wishlist already contains ALL! But unfortunetly my growing condition is not good for rupiculous Laelia´s.

More info on these small gems: Rupicolous Laelias, Greg Allikas, 15 Jul 98

And some more pictures:
Rupicolous Laelias

/Magnus

[Dorothy]

Ross - a very good site I also have in my favorites .. Thanks for adding it
Frederico - Thanks for all the info - I'll definitely reflect back on it once I begin buying more laelia ..
Magnus - Wow - Thanks, to you also, for those terrific sites .. I love all those great pics in the second