Laelia liliputiana

[Leisurely]

I have been collecting rupiculous laelias for about a year just for the fun of seeing whether or not I could grow and bloom them. They are growing just fine but I have only had one that has produced buds. I have several in sheath that are showing possibilities for spring flowers.

I decided to get this little one for the curiosity in the diminutive size. Even if it never bloomed it would still be fun to grow. It currently has three new growths. The p-bulbs are about 1/2" and the leaves are 1". The new growth comes out a purple hue in cool weather or bright light. The flowers are tiny 1/2" and white to pink or lavender, held high above the foliage.