Hello~
I have had a Laelia anceps for at years 9 years. It ocassionally produces "dud" spikes, and I don't know why. (we call them "practice" spikes) But, it also pushes out green living replacement spikes later in the season, which then bloom in late winter.
For L. anceps (mine is mounted on a chuck of oak branch) I find the I have to give it the most sun possible in the summer with daily showers from the hose and weekly feeding. I likes breezy weather and enjoys rain storms too. This is to mimic it's Mexican environment. Then in late fall and winter, the watering is cut back and it endures cool temperatures into the low 40s F, close to freezing, but not quite. Still as much sun as you can give it. It flowers for our society's February show.
Also, L. gouldiana, L. autumnalis, and their hybrids do well with the same 'harsh' treatment. These have been reliable bloomers for me in Massachusetts.
Good luck!
Maryanne
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