Laelia

Boxelder

About Laelia and Boxelder

Laelia

Boxelder

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Epiphyte

Tree

Origin

Mexico

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Laelia candida, Laelia discolor

Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo

Number of Varieties

253

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Habitat

shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates

Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-112-8

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

8-3

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm2,438.40 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm1,524.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink, Lavender

Red, Yellow green, Dark Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Blue

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Yellow green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acicular

Broadly Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week

Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Slightly Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Well-aerated

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove lateral branches

Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, 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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction

Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Mites

Aphids, Birds, Squirrels

Allergy

conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash

Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Very little waste

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant

Antidote, Antiemetic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant

Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAELIA anceps

ACER negundo

Common Name

Laelia, Orchid

Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder

In Hindi

Laelia

Boxelder tree

In German

Laelia

Boxelder Baum

In French

Laelia

arbre boxelder

In Spanish

Laelia

árbol boxelder

In Greek

Laelia

κουφοξυλιά δέντρο

In Portuguese

Laelia

árvore Boxelder

In Polish

Laelia

Boxelder drzewo

In Latin

Laelia

Boxelder ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Orchidales

Sapindales

Family

Orchidaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Laelia

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Epidendreae

Subfamily

Epidendroideae

Number of Species

2515

1 27800

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Properties of Laelia and Boxelder

Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Boxelder? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Boxelder. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Boxelder doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Boxelder 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 Boxelder and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Laelia and Boxelder

Season and care of Laelia and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Boxelder season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Laelia and Boxelder Physical Information

Laelia and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Boxelder are as follows:

Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Laelia and Boxelder

Care of Laelia and Boxelder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Boxelder pruning is done Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.