Laelia gouldiana is a plant of the orchid genus Laelia.[1]
| Laelia gouldiana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Laelia |
| Species: | L. gouldiana |
| Binomial name | |
| Laelia gouldiana | |
Former distribution
The orchid, now is extinct in the wild, was endemic to the mountains of Hidalgo state[2] and much of northeast Mexico.[3] It grew as an epiphyte on trees in its native habitats at elevations of around 1550 metres.[2][4]
Cultivation
Laelia gouldiana is now only found and grown as a cultivated ornamental plant.
It can grow up to 1 metre (3.3 ft) tall and has pink flowers.[1]
It prefers an extended dry period between waterings, cooler temperatures, and lower humidity than most Laelia species.
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