Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Dwarf Bearded Iris, Border Bearded Iris, Tall Bearded Iris
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Bacterial leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Bees
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
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Part of Plant Used
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Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
IRIS 'Abiqua Falls'
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Laelia
Bearded Iris
In German
Laelia
Schwertlilie
In French
Laelia
Iris barbu
In Spanish
Laelia
Iris barbudo
In Greek
Laelia
γενειοφόρος Iris
In Portuguese
Laelia
bearded Iris
In Polish
Laelia
brodaty Iris
In Latin
Laelia
Volunt barbati Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Order
Orchidales
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Irideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Laelia and Bearded Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Bearded Iris? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Bearded Iris. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Bearded Iris has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Laelia and Bearded Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Laelia and Bearded Iris
Season and care of Laelia and Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Bearded Iris season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is and for Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is and for Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Bearded Iris Physical Information
Laelia and Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bearded Iris height is 91.40 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Bearded Iris are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Bearded Iris
Care of Laelia and Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Bearded Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.