Laelia anceps x Laelia acuminata

We have a laelia orchid on special for this newsletter. Laelia is a cattleya alliance plant. It is the L in Lc and the L in Blc and Slc. In other words it is a cousin to cattleya, brassavola, sophonitis, etc. Cattleyas and cattleya alliance plants all enjoy
four to six hours of direct sun a day. If you are growing under lights, ten to twelve hours is suggested. Temperature range is wide, 50F - 60F night temperature and 70F - 90F for day temperature as long as there is good air ventilation.
Laelia anceps x Laelia acuminata is a rapid growing plant that will display lovely lavender blossoms on long graceful spikes. Flowers will last about six to eight weeks. Our plants are growing in our 5" x 5" hydro kit and are in spike now. Regular price for these spiking orchids is $52.00. We are offering them on special, while supply lasts, for $42.00 plus packaging and postage.