Water
Water thoroughly when the potting medium is nearly dry. Allow excess water to drain completely to prevent root rot.
Reduce watering during the cooler, drier dormant period, typically in winter, to mimic its natural environment.
Mayflower Orchid (Laelia speciosa) is a stunning epiphytic orchid native to Brazil, known for its large, showy pink to white flowers blooming in spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
High
75% intensity
Bright, indirect light; avoid direct midday sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow to dry slightly between waterings; ensure excellent drainage.
Orchid bark mix
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Daytime: 20-27°C; Nighttime: 10-15°C, with a noticeable drop for blooming.
Moderate
50% intensity
Balanced orchid fertilizer during active growth, reduced in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the potting medium is nearly dry. Allow excess water to drain completely to prevent root rot.
Reduce watering during the cooler, drier dormant period, typically in winter, to mimic its natural environment.
Remove spent flower spikes close to the pseudobulb. Trim away any yellow, brown, or dead leaves or roots to maintain plant health and airflow. Avoid excessive pruning, as it can stress the orchid.
Laelia speciosa is typically propagated by division. When the plant becomes overcrowded, carefully divide the pseudobulbs into sections, ensuring each section has at least three healthy pseudobulbs and roots.
Replant immediately.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the potting medium begins to break down. Use a well-draining orchid mix, such as bark or sphagnum moss. Repot after flowering when new root growth is evident.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Mayflower Orchid (Laelia speciosa) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Laelia |
| Species | Laelia speciosa |
Similar in genus Laelia
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