Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Eastern Asia
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Acer palmatum
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, 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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
In Hindi
Laelia
Fireglow मेपल
In German
Laelia
Fireglow Maple
In French
Laelia
fireglow Maple
In Spanish
Laelia
Fireglow arce
In Greek
Laelia
Fireglow Maple
In Portuguese
Laelia
Fireglow bordo
In Polish
Laelia
fireglow Klon
In Latin
Laelia
Viridis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Liliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Orchidales
Sapindales
Family
Orchidaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Laelia and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Laelia and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Fireglow Maple season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Laelia and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Fireglow Maple
Care of Laelia and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Fireglow Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, 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 Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.