Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Mexico
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
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
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Ample 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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Asthma
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
Epidendrum
Laelia
In German
Epidendrum
Laelia
In French
Epidendrum
Laelia
In Spanish
Epidendrum
Laelia
In Greek
Epidendrum
Laelia
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
Laelia
In Polish
Epidendrum
Laelia
In Latin
Epidendrum
Laelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Orchidales
Family
Orchidaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Laelia
Season and care of Epidendrum and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Laelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is Not Available and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Laelia is Not Available.
Epidendrum and Laelia Physical Information
Epidendrum and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Laelia are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of Epidendrum and Laelia
Care of Epidendrum and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.