Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Mexico
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Citrus
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
Laelia
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Laelia
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Orchidales
Family
Rutaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Citreae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Citrus and Laelia
Season and care of Citrus and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Laelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Laelia is Not Available.
Citrus and Laelia Physical Information
Citrus and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Laelia are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Citrus and Laelia
Care of Citrus and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Citrus 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.