Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Tan
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, 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
bees
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Not Available
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
Not Available
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DENDROCHILUM latifolium
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Dendrochilum Orchid, Large-leaved Chain Orchid
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
Dendrochilum Orchid
Laelia
In German
Dendrochilum Orchid
Laelia
In French
Dendrochilum Orchid
Laelia
In Spanish
Dendrochilum Orchid
Laelia
In Greek
Dendrochilum Orchid
Laelia
In Portuguese
Dendrochilum Orchid
Laelia
In Polish
Dendrochilum Orchid
Laelia
In Latin
Dendrochilum Orchid
Laelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Orchidales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Dendrochilum
Laelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Laelia
Season and care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Dendrochilum Orchid and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dendrochilum Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Laelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Not Available and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Dendrochilum Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Laelia is Not Available.
Dendrochilum Orchid and Laelia Physical Information
Dendrochilum Orchid and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Dendrochilum Orchid height is 45.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Dendrochilum Orchid and Laelia are as follows:
Dendrochilum Orchid flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Tan
Dendrochilum Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Laelia
Care of Dendrochilum Orchid and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dendrochilum Orchid pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Dendrochilum Orchid 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.