Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
Laelia
Aaron Caladium
In German
Laelia
Aaron Caladium
In French
Laelia
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Laelia
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
Laelia
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Laelia
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Laelia
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Laelia
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Alismatales
Family
Orchidaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Laelia and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Laelia and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Laelia and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Aaron Caladium
Care of Laelia and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.