Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
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Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
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
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Leaf Shape
Acicular
Oblong
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Insects
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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
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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
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
Laelia
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Laelia
Kracher penstemon
In French
Laelia
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Laelia
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Laelia
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Laelia
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Laelia
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Laelia
Firecracker Persicaria
Order
Orchidales
Lamiales
Family
Orchidaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
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Properties of Laelia and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Firecracker Penstemon. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Firecracker Penstemon 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 Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Laelia and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Laelia and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Firecracker Penstemon season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Laelia and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Laelia and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.