Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Grasses
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
Laelia
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Laelia
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Laelia
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Laelia
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Laelia
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Laelia
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Laelia
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Laelia
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Laelia and Bouteloua Gracilis
Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Bouteloua Gracilis? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Bouteloua Gracilis. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Bouteloua Gracilis doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Laelia and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Laelia and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Laelia and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Laelia and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Laelia and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.