Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
Laelia
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Laelia
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
Laelia
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
Laelia
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
Laelia
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
Laelia
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
Laelia
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Laelia
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Laelia and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Laelia and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Black Chokeberry season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Laelia and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Black Chokeberry
Care of Laelia and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.