Bromeliad

Laelia

About Bromeliad and Laelia

Bromeliad

Laelia

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What is

Life Span

Annual or Biennial

Perennial

Type

Epiphyte

Origin

South America

Mexico

Types

Laelia candida, Laelia discolor

Number of Varieties

325

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Habitat

Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands

shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-119-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12-8

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Rosette/Stemless

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm45.70 cm

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm45.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red

White, Light Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Blue

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Light Green, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green, Burgundy

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long and slender with very sharp edges

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water

Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Moist but well drained, Sandy

Well-aerated

Soil Drainage Capacity

Poorly Drained

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Indirect sunlight, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove lateral branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Aphids, Mites

Allergy

conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant

Part of Plant Used

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Houseplant, Informal Garden

Bromeliad

Laelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Bromeliales

Orchidales

Family

Bromeliaceae

Orchidaceae

Genus

Aechmea

Laelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

347725

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Properties of Bromeliad and Laelia

Wondering what are the properties of Bromeliad and Laelia? We provide you with everything About Bromeliad and Laelia. Bromeliad has thorns and Laelia doesn't have thorns. Also Bromeliad does not have fragrant flowers. Bromeliad has allergic reactions like and Laelia has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bromeliad and Laelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Bromeliad and Laelia

Season and care of Bromeliad and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Laelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Laelia is while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Laelia is .

Bromeliad and Laelia Physical Information

Bromeliad and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Laelia are as follows:

Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green

Care of Bromeliad and Laelia

Care of Bromeliad and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Bromeliad 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.