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Laelia aurea is a plant in the genus Laelia.
Description[]
Plant bloom from fall to winter with three to six fragrant flowers.
Distribution[]
Plant is found growing in Durango, Sinaloa, Nayarit states of Mexico.
Culture[]
Plants should be grown in medium fir bark with partial to full sun. Plant is warm growing orchid species. Water approximately once a week. Plant can also be mounted. Note that in nature this plant is a lithophyte that grows in partial-full sun. Only if you have great ventillation should you grow in direct sun. Perhaps reduce water during cool dry season.
Naming[]
Common Name: The yellow Laelia
Synonyms[]
- Laelia rubescens var. aurea (A.V.Navarro) M.Wolff & O.Gruss, 2007.