Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Habitat
Sandy areas
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Intestinal gas
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
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
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Artichoke
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
Artichoke
Laelia
In German
Artischocke
Laelia
In French
Artichaut
Laelia
In Spanish
Alcachofa
Laelia
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Laelia
In Polish
Karczoch
Laelia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Orchidales
Family
Asteraceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Cynareae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Artichoke and Laelia
Season and care of Artichoke and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Laelia season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Laelia is Not Available.
Artichoke and Laelia Physical Information
Artichoke and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Laelia are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Artichoke and Laelia
Care of Artichoke and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Artichoke 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.