Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, Tall Utah, Tango
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Celery
In German
Laelia
Sellerie
In Portuguese
Laelia
Aipo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Laelia and Celery
Season and care of Laelia and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Celery season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Laelia is and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Celery Physical Information
Laelia and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Celery are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Celery
Care of Laelia and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.