Epiphytic orchid with two oval leaves (to 4 inches), and cylindrical pseudobulbs. The dramatic flowers appear in spring, on short racemes. Grow with epiphytic orchid potting mix, in slatted baskets. Requires moisture and filtered light in summer, full light and […]
Laelia xanthina ( Laelia Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with single, blue-green leaves to 12 inches, and club-shaped pseudobulbs. 2 to 6 flowers appear on racemes (to 10 inches) in spring and summer. Grow epiphytically on bark slabs. Requires moisture and shade in summer, full light and […]
Laelia purpurata ( Laelia Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with leathery, oblong leaves to 12 inches,and slender pseudobulbs. 6 inch across flowers appear on racemes (to 12 inches), in early summer Grow with epiphytic orchid potting mix, in slatted baskets. Requires moisture and shade in summer, full […]
Laelia majalis ( Laelia Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with single, rigid leaves (to 6 inches), and thick pseudobulbs. Flowers appear on stems (to 8 inches) in early summer, occasionaly in pairs. Grow epiphytically on bark slabs. Requires moisture and shade in summer, full light and less […]
Laelia crispa ( Laelia Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with leathery leaves to 12 inches, and compressed pseudobulbs. 2 or 3 flowers (4 inches across) appear on racemes in summer. Grow with epiphytic orchid potting mix, in slatted baskets. Requires moisture and shade in summer, full light […]
Laelia autumnalis ( Laelia Orchid )
Epiphytic orchid with leathery, lance-shaped leaves (to 8 inches), and oblong pseudobulbs. 2.5 inch flowers appear on long racemes (to 39 iinches) in winter. Grow epiphytically on bark slabs, or with epiphytic orchid potting mix, in slatted baskets. Requires moisture […]
Lactuca sativa ( Winter Density Lettuce )
‘Winter Density’ is a butterhead lettuce which is generally ready for harvest 65 days after sowing. It is a short romaine type with an upright habit and densely packed, dark green leaves. Bolt resistant. Start from seed 4 to 6 […]
Lactuca sativa ( White-Seeded Tennisball Lettuce )
‘White-Seeded Tennisball’, also known as ‘Gotte Jaune d’Or’, ‘Golden Tennisball’, and ‘Golden Forcing’, is an heirloom type. It is an extremely small tennisball lettuce easily grown in flats. The heads never exceed 8 inches across, and are loose and twisted […]
Lactuca sativa ( White Seeded Simpson Lettuce )
‘White Seeded Simpson’, also known as ‘Silesia’, ‘Early Curled Silesia’, and ‘Curled German Batavian’ is an heirloom variety. It is extremely hardy and can be grown in cold-frames or under straw coverings. Hard freezes won’t generally kill it. This plant […]
Lactuca sativa ( Weber’s Brown Head Lettuce )
‘Weber’s Brown Head’, also known as ‘Brauner Trotzkopf’ or ‘Hardhead’ lettuce, is an heirloom variety. This is a small plant, measuring generally 6 to 7 inches across, and a butterhead type. The leaves have green-white edges, and are crumpled and […]