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Old 11-24-2006, 01:02 PM
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Question new Laelia anceps help

Hi, I have been searching the internet for specific care for a Laelia anceps, "Ruth" to be specific, and cant find any specific care instructions. I am new to this. This is my first orchid, a gift to start and see if I can keep them. I have been keeping Nepenthes so have similar supplies on hand. I dont know if I should water with distillied or with our well water and what to fertilize with, and if I could use Superthrive with or instead of. Also alternatives to clay pots? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.
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I have a couple of Laelia anceps. Being native to Mexico, they like a dry winter, wet summer, so watering should be cut down considerably now for their winter rest, and no fertilizer until new growth starts in the spring. During growth, I suggest regular water (depending on your pot and medium), reasonable humidity level (not too dry), and weekly/weakly fertilizer.
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And relatively high light, about 50% of full sun, and full early morning or late evening sun during cool to moderate weather. Water like a Cattleya, Skewer use for watering of orchids . Medium bark is always good, like a cattleya. Infact, look up Cattleya culture for these, except that they can take it much cooler than Catts and not object.
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