Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Epiphyte
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Dark Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loamy
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Mites
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
LAELIA anceps
Common Name
European crab apple
Laelia, Orchid
In Hindi
european crab apple
Laelia
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Laelia
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Laelia
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
Laelia
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Laelia
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Laelia
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Laelia
In Latin
european crab apple
Laelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Laelia
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Laelia is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Laelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Laelia season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Laelia is Not Available while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Laelia is Not Available.
European Crab Apple and Laelia Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Laelia physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Laelia are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Laelia leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Laelia
Care of European Crab Apple and Laelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches. In summer European Crab Apple 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.