Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Mexico
Types
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Habitat
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Unknown
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Not Available
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIANELLA caerulea
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
blue flax lily
Laelia
In German
blau Flachs Lilie
Laelia
In French
Dianella caerulea
Laelia
In Spanish
Dianella caerulea
Laelia
In Greek
Dianella caerulea
Laelia
In Portuguese
blue flax lily
Laelia
In Polish
blue flax lily
Laelia
In Latin
blue flax lily
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Monocots
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Orchidales
Family
Liliaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Blue Flax Lily and Laelia
Season and care of Blue Flax Lily and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Flax Lily and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Laelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Laelia is Not Available.
Blue Flax Lily and Laelia Physical Information
Blue Flax Lily and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Blue Flax Lily and Laelia are as follows:
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Laelia
Care of Blue Flax Lily and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Flax Lily pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Blue Flax Lily 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.