Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Orchid of the day: Laelia gouldiana

Laelia gouldiana


Laelia gouldiana, a true Laelia from Mexico. My first post with this orchid was in November 16, 2016. Then it only had a single flower stem, and now there are three. This orchid is a rather easy grower. It needs a lot of water, light and fertilizing from April/May, until the end of September/October. This treatment decreases and seizes when the flowers begin to open. The plant is kept almost dry until the season starts again.
 

(A) Ten flowers blooming now. A brief moment outdoors. 


(B) A closer view of the purple flowers.


(C) In the center, you will see the bright yellow color with red veins of the back of the lip.


(D) Each of the flower stems are about 2 feet high.


(E) Each flower would last for about four weeks before wilting.


I'm still enjoying these beautiful flowers in our basement.
Until my next post, stay safe.

Khairul Bariah Abd Majid

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