Laelia Boothiana

Plant Characteristics
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Cultivation

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Scientific Names

Read about Laelia Boothiana in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Laelia Boothiana (L. lobata, Cattleya lobata ). A strong-growing plant: pseudobulbs clavate, furrowed, 1-lvd.: lvs. lanceolate-oblong, about as long as the scape: scape 8-10 in. long, from the axil of the lf., 2-5-fld.; fls. about 5 in. across, uniformly violet-purple with rich crimson veins on the lip; sepals lanceolate, with reflexed margins; petals broad, oblong, undulate, crisp; labellum cucullate, the middle lobe reflexed, all beautifully waved and crisped. Much like L.crispa in habit. April, May. S.Brazil. R.H. 1874:331 (asL.Rivieri). G.C. 1848:403; III. 10:577. F.S. 20, p. 132. A.G. 13:608. O.R. 12:265.—This plant is not free-flowering, hence it is little cult., although a beautiful and distinct species. ^CH The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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