Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Gold, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Tubular
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Medium
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
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Bougainvillea
In Hindi
Laelia
Bougainvillea
In German
Laelia
Bougainvillea
In French
Laelia
Bougainvilliers
In Spanish
Laelia
Bougainvillea
In Greek
Laelia
Bougainvillea
In Portuguese
Laelia
Bougainvillea
In Polish
Laelia
Bugenwilli
In Latin
Laelia
Bougainvillea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Orchidales
Caryophyllales
Family
Orchidaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Laelia
Bougainvillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Laelia and Bougainvillea
Season and care of Laelia and Bougainvillea is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Bougainvillea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Bougainvillea season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Bougainvillea Physical Information
Laelia and Bougainvillea physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Bougainvillea are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Bougainvillea
Care of Laelia and Bougainvillea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.