Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern Asia
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
not available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
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
Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Dental erosion
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
In Hindi
Laelia
Shiraz Limoo
In German
Laelia
Bearss Kalk
In French
Laelia
Bearss chaux
In Spanish
Laelia
Bearss cal
In Greek
Laelia
BEARSS ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Laelia
Bearss cal
In Polish
Laelia
bearss wapna
In Latin
Laelia
bearss lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Orchidales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Properties of Laelia and Bearss Lime
Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Bearss Lime? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Bearss Lime. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Bearss Lime doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Bearss Lime 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 Bearss Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Laelia and Bearss Lime
Season and care of Laelia and Bearss Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Bearss Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Bearss Lime season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Bearss Lime is Loam while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Laelia and Bearss Lime Physical Information
Laelia and Bearss Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Bearss Lime are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Bearss Lime
Care of Laelia and Bearss Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.