Laelia
Taxonomy
Laelia spp.
Laelia
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
How to care for Laelia
How often to water your Laelia
every 9
Laelia needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Laelia in your home
a window
Laelia may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Laelia in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Laelia
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Laelia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Is this an Orchid Root Rot It was thriving outside for some time, but because of the constant raining, it got overly watered. I assumed, because it was outside that it wasn't going to be that bad. Eventually, it had small spiders that I eventually was able to remove. The leaves had already turned yellow and some even dried or turned brown. What do you guys think is happening?🤠 These were a gift. I am going to get Orchid mix and separate a small plant to make it a water plant. I have kept seeing people recommend that instead. Thoughts?
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Question for the Greg Admins There seems to be an issue with my Laelia anceps (named fighting Kate in my oasis). Nothing major, but buggy nonetheless. From the beginning, the fertilizing notifications were slightly off, telling me I needed to identify my plant. Whereas in my oasis and my watering schedule, it appeared correctly (see pics) I already tried re-identifying it and checked if I happened to have a double, nothing changed. Now I wrote a post in which I linked it. Again, it tells me that it's not identified. It's not really an important or pressing issue, but should you look for bugs to work on in your free time, because you have nothing to do this Sunday: here is a weird one 😅 #gregfeedback
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Even more great news - and on time for #freshleaffriday too: My Fighting Kate (my most vigorous cattleya (species) seedling) is growing herself a new pseudobulb. I am pretty certain she only does that once a year, and apparently she survived this difficult time acclimating to my apartment and her repot without any major setback and root loss - which is a marvel, especially since she is still this tiny. I am absolutely psyched 🥳🌿🥳 you go, girl!!! 🥳🌿🥳 Now only to keep the mites away from her... 😬 #plantsmakepeoplehappy #orchidlovers
Care Summary for Laelia
Laelia
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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