Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Spores
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Birds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Laelia
पंख ईख घास
In German
Laelia
Feather Reed Grass
In French
Laelia
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
Laelia
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
Laelia
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
Laelia
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
Laelia
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
Laelia
Pluma Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Laelia
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Aveneae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Pooideae
Season and Care of Laelia and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Laelia and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Feather Reed Grass season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Laelia and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Laelia and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.