Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
United States, Mexico
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
12 - 1
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
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Keep the Soil well drained
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
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Laelia
Boston Ivy
In German
Laelia
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Laelia
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Laelia
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Laelia
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Laelia
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Laelia
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Laelia
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Laelia
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Laelia and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Laelia and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Laelia and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Boston Ivy
Care of Laelia and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.