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Laelia mixta

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Armando, Jan 17, 2011.

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  1. Jan 17, 2011 #1
    Armando

    Armando Hobbyist gone wild

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    Recently reclassified as "Cattleya hoehnei", I like better the name Laelia mixta :p
    Laelia mixta close 800.jpg Laeila mixta 2 800.jpg
     
  2. Jan 17, 2011 #2
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    Beautiful blooms and a nicely grown plant.
     
  3. Jan 18, 2011 #3
    wonderlen

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    Nice plant. So the trick to blooming them is potbound??
     
  4. Jan 18, 2011 #4
    Armando

    Armando Hobbyist gone wild

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    They like to be in a very small pot with a fast draining media preferably rocks with a small amount of coarse bark or CHC. Even like this it is possible to overwater so I keep it on the dry side.
     
  5. Jan 18, 2011 #5
    Uluwehi

    Uluwehi angraecoids, dendrobiums and more Supporting Member

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    Gorgeous!