Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 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
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Mosaic potyvirus
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
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Copper iris
In Hindi
Laelia
Copper Iris
In German
Laelia
Copper Iris
In French
Laelia
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Laelia
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Laelia
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Laelia
Copper Iris
In Polish
Laelia
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Laelia
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Irideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Laelia and Copper Iris
Season and care of Laelia and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Copper Iris season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Copper Iris Physical Information
Laelia and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Copper Iris are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Laelia and Copper Iris
Care of Laelia and Copper Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Copper Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.