Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
China, Japan
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Roadsides, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Birds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
Clematis
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Clematis
In Hindi
Laelia
क्लेमाटिस
In German
Laelia
Klematis
In French
Laelia
Clématite
In Spanish
Laelia
Clemátide
In Greek
Laelia
κληματιτής
In Portuguese
Laelia
Clematite
In Polish
Laelia
Clematis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Ranunculales
Family
Orchidaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Epidendreae
Anemoneae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Laelia and Clematis
Season and care of Laelia and Clematis is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Clematis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Clematis season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Laelia and Clematis Physical Information
Laelia and Clematis physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Clematis are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Laelia and Clematis
Care of Laelia and Clematis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.