Laelia gouldiana

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Laelia gouldiana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Epidendreae
Subtribe: Laeliinae
Alliance: Cattleya
Genus: Laelia
Species: L. gouldiana
Binomial name
Laelia gouldiana
Rchb.f.

Laelia gouldiana is a plant of the orchid genus Laelia and native to Mexico.[1]

Laelia gouldiana can grow 1 meter (3 feet) tall. It has pink flowers.[1]

Laelia gouldiana
L. gouldiana culture should be similar to that of L. anceps, in that it enjoys an extended dry period between watering. It prefers cooler temperatures, and lower humidity than most, and thrives in these conditions.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Botanica. The Illustrated AZ of over 10000 garden plants and how to cultivate them", p. 506. Könemann, 2004. ISBN 3-8331-1253-0

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