Rupicolous Laelia Care & Culture| Laelia Alaorii var Orlata

Hi Everyone! In today’s video I’m going to share how I care for Rupicolous Laelia’s. I only have one - so the one I’m showing you today is the Laelia Alaorii var. Orlata x sib. It’s a beautiful miniature orchid with gorgeous blooms.



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This orchid has high water requirements - I find that it needs a lot of water - more than standard cattleyas, seems like it’s on the oncidium requirement level. I’d speculate it’ because of its petite size - the canes will be smaller than a larger cattleya type.


Light Requirements for this orchid are on the moderate end.


Feeding occurs just like my other orchids.


IG @nicoledeannaorchids


Growing Conditions & Climate:
Almost all orchids grown indoors
Eastern Exposures (4-5 hours direct early morning sun) & LED Grow Lights
Most orchids grow under the lights
Only cool growers & orchids in bloom grow under my Eastern facing windows
Grow space doesn’t get any additional sunlight other than the LED’s
Zone 7a - Humid Subtropical


Products I use are linked below. Disclaimer I may earn a small commission on any of the Amazon Links that you use. Thanks for your support!


~Pots I use~
Self Watering / Leca:
4” Square Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/337Uh2a
6” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3aXsjdH (Fits 6” Repotme Inner Pot)
4” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3eLKswm (Fits 4” Repotme Inner Pot)
4.5” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/2RfN25I (Fits 5” Repotme Inner Pot or Small Deli Container)
5” Square Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/334Y5kR
7” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3nF7eKc (I add S/H holes for flushing - No Inner Pot)
6” Round Self Watering Pots: https://amzn.to/3aWLXqm (I add S/H holes for flushing - No Inner Pot)
Inner Pots:
4” Clear Inner Pot: https://amzn.to/3xIAMvh
3” - 6” Clear Inner Pot Assortment: https://amzn.to/3e7hkAp
Cheap Swap: 16oz Deli container is the same size as 5” Repotme pot, just shorter
Organic / Non Self Watering:
3.5” Round Ceramic Pots: https://amzn.to/3vx4aTh (Fits 2” & 3” Repotme Pots)
5.5” Round Ceramic Pots: https://amzn.to/3vy4zoo (Fits most 5” Inner Pots)
4.7” Round Ceramic Pots: https://amzn.to/2QRufO1 (Fits most 4” Inner Pots)




~Materials I use for Repotting~
Self Watering / Leca:
LECA: https://amzn.to/3aStSth
Pebble Top Layer: https://amzn.to/3nD4s8q
Wicks: https://amzn.to/337Bcgt
Organic:
All Purpose Monterrey Bark Mix: https://amzn.to/3tgAic1
NZ Sphagnum Moss: https://amzn.to/3aTVhv0


~Fertilizers and Supplements~
Bloom City Clean Kelp: https://amzn.to/3vElju3
SuperThrive: https://amzn.to/3vBhAh3
Neem Oil: https://amzn.to/3xDQAPL
Calmag: https://amzn.to/3vAezxl
MSU Fertilizer: https://www.repotme.com/products/msu-...
MSU Slow Release Fertilizer: https://www.repotme.com/collections/f...
PH Control Kit: https://amzn.to/3vBY2ce (I use the test vial to measure the PH)


~Lights & Equipment~
Power Strip with Timer: https://amzn.to/3gW1hHC
Levoit Humidifier: https://amzn.to/3eMcBn1
Shelf Liners: https://amzn.to/2SaiH8T
Shelves: https://amzn.to/3gUV0vH
Monios Lights: https://amzn.to/2Sk12vI (Have bloomed Cattleyas for me)
Kihung Lights: https://amzn.to/3eLyPW4 (Good for Medium & Low Light Orchids)
Continuous Water Mister: https://amzn.to/3nHG3ON
Orchid Hobbyist Lights: https://theorchidhobbyist.com/product...