Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Origin
Mexico
Mediterranean
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Oblong
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
-
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
-
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
Cichorium intybus
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
In German
Laelia
Chicoree
In French
Laelia
chicorée
In Spanish
Laelia
achicoria
In Portuguese
Laelia
chicória
In Latin
Laelia
pancratium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Asterales
Family
Orchidaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Cichorieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Laelia and Chicory
Season and care of Laelia and Chicory is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Chicory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Chicory season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is and for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Laelia is and for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Laelia and Chicory Physical Information
Laelia and Chicory physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Chicory are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Chicory
Care of Laelia and Chicory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chicory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.