Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Tree
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Not Available, White
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Requires very little pruning
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, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Not Available
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
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Shady Tree, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
Cassia leptophylla
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
gold medallion tree
In Hindi
Laelia
gold medallion tree
In German
Laelia
gold medallion tree
In French
Laelia
gold medallion tree
In Spanish
Laelia
árbol medallón de oro
In Greek
Laelia
χρυσό δέντρο μετάλλιο
In Portuguese
Laelia
árvore medalhão de ouro
In Polish
Laelia
Drzewo Medalion złota
In Latin
Laelia
aureus arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Laelia and Cassia Leptophylla
Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Cassia Leptophylla? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Cassia Leptophylla. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Cassia Leptophylla doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Cassia Leptophylla 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 Cassia Leptophylla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Laelia and Cassia Leptophylla
Season and care of Laelia and Cassia Leptophylla is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Cassia Leptophylla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Cassia Leptophylla season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Cassia Leptophylla is Loam while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Cassia Leptophylla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Cassia Leptophylla Physical Information
Laelia and Cassia Leptophylla physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cassia Leptophylla height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Cassia Leptophylla are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Cassia Leptophylla
Care of Laelia and Cassia Leptophylla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Cassia Leptophylla pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Leptophylla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.