rupicolous Laelias

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Originally Posted by britbloke

Thanks, that's very helpful..
I figured they'd stand high light, but wasn't so sure about the humidity.
I plan on planting in lava rock, would you choose, clay with lots of holes or small "Stanopea" type baskets? Will my warm nights (in summer, low to mid 70's) be an issue?

I did see L. millerii in Brazil years ago, growing in very exposed shrub in sandy/gravel, but was less aware of temperature range. Thanks,

I would definitely choose small clay pots with great drainage.

No, I don't think so. The nights here are seldom lower in temperatures than the days.

I tried to grow them in plastic pots, but clay is really the way to go.

I agree with you--rupicolous are fascinating... you forget about the frustration of growing them when you see new growths or a root the size and width of pencil lead. It's been my most challenging genera by far.