Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Poisonous
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
Laelia
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Laelia
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
Laelia
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
Laelia
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
Laelia
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
Laelia
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
Laelia
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Orchidales
Family
Verbenaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Laelia
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Laelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Laelia is Not Available.
American Beautyberry and Laelia Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Laelia are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Laelia
Care of American Beautyberry and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.