"blooms faithfully in midwinter, Lc. Mildred Rives... white with a colored lip... registered in 1976. ... parents... C. Rita Renee and Lc. Bou Philippo. The breeding line can be traced back to 1896... Laelia pumila with Cattleya Hardyana... Lc. Rubens.
Light: 50 percent shade Culture: ... in a clay pot... Aliflor as a medium... water this orchid two or three times a week, depending on weather and wind. In winter... fertilize every other week with 20-20-20. After flowering, when the roots begin to grow, it's time to repot. Come summer and the growing season... increase fertilizer applications to once a week." source : http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/living/home/16607885.htm ********** Regards, VB _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
