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Rhyncholaelia glauca is a plant in the genus Rhyncholaelia.
Description[]
Plants bloom in the spring with a single 12 cm wide flower. Flowers are fragrant.
The original plants were discovered growing near Veracruz, Mexico.
Distribution[]
Plants are found in the open montane forest of Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala at elevations of 0 to 1500 meters.
Culture[]
Plants should be grown in medium fir bark with full sun. Plant is a cool to warm growing orchid species. Plants prefer dry outs between watering. Water approximately once a week. Plants should not be excessively watered. Assure that the roots are never soggy. Plant can also be mounted. Reduce watering during the winter.
Naming[]
Common Name: Glaucous Beaked Laelia
Synonyms[]
- Bletia glauca [Lindley]Rchb.f 1862
- *Brassavola glauca Lindley 1839
- Laelia glauca [Lindl.] Bth. 1880