Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
False Indigo
In German
Laelia
falsches Indigo
In French
Laelia
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Laelia
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Laelia
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Laelia
false Indigo
In Polish
Laelia
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Laelia
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Orchidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Laelia and False Indigo
Season and care of Laelia and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and False Indigo Physical Information
Laelia and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and False Indigo are as follows:
Care of Laelia and False Indigo
Care of Laelia and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.