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Laelia furfuracea is a plant in the genus Laelia.
Description[]
Plant bloom from fall to mid winter with three to five fragrant 8 cm wide flowers.
Distribution[]
Plant is found growing in the oak forest of the Oxaxca state of Mexico at elevations of 2100 to 3000 meters.
Culture[]
Plants should be grown in medium fir bark with partial to full sun. Plant is a cool growing orchid species. Water approximately once a week. Plant can also be mounted.
Naming[]
Common Name: Scurfy Laelia
Synonyms[]
- Amalia furfuracea (Lindl.) Heynh, 1846
- Bletia furfuracea Rchb.f 1861
- Cattleya furfuracea Beer 1854
- Laelia autumnalis var. furfuracea [Lindley] Rolfe