Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Types
Not Available
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
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, Divison, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spider mites
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Laelia
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Laelia
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Laelia
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Laelia
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Laelia
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Laelia
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Laelia
In Latin
Hedysarum
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Orchidales
Family
Solanaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Laelia
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Laelia? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Laelia. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Laelia doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Laelia has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Laelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Laelia
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Laelia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Laelia is Not Available.
Brunfelsia americana and Laelia Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Laelia are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Laelia
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Brunfelsia americana 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.