Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Eastern Europe
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Iris
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
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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
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Laelia
Dwarf Iris
In German
Laelia
Zwergiris
In French
Laelia
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Laelia
Enano Iris
In Greek
Laelia
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Laelia
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Laelia
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Laelia
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Liliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Irideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Iridoideae
Properties of Laelia and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Dwarf Iris. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Laelia and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Laelia and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Laelia and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Laelia and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Laelia and Dwarf Iris
Care of Laelia and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Dwarf 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.