Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Acicular
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged 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
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
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Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In French
Laelia
betterave
In Spanish
Laelia
remolacha
In Portuguese
Laelia
beterraba
In Polish
Laelia
buraczany
In Latin
Laelia
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Orchidaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Season and Care of Laelia and Beet
Season and care of Laelia and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Beet season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is and for Beet is Neutral.
Laelia and Beet Physical Information
Laelia and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Beet are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Beet
Care of Laelia and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.