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The Laelia Story
Laelia lobata
The genus Laelia is native to Mexico and Brazil. Laelia is closely allied to Cattleya, crossing readily with it to form the exquisite Laelio-cattleya hybrids.
The plant is very similar in habit and appearance; the pseudobulbs are slightly more angular, at times quite square, at others quite flat. It has many aerial roots; the new leads break in more than one direction, giving it an irregular form of growth.
A valued and variable species and when used with Cattleya one simply couldn't ask for better parents than these two.
Blooms December and January. Flower large, slenderly graceful, and of delicate but durable texture. Many lovely varieties including alba.
Not quite as easy to grow as the Cattleya it is best reserved for the intermediate grower.
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