Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Twisted/Contorted
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Arbutus
Laelia, Orchid
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Laelia
In French
arbousier
Laelia
In Spanish
Arbitus
Laelia
In Portuguese
árbuto
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Orchidales
Family
Ericaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Arbutoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Arbutus and Laelia
Season and care of Arbutus and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Laelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Laelia is Not Available.
Arbutus and Laelia Physical Information
Arbutus and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Laelia are as follows:
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Arbutus and Laelia
Care of Arbutus and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Arbutus 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.