Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Asia
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Grass like
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
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
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
ALOPECURUS
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Foxtail Grass
In Hindi
Laelia
Foxtail Grass
In German
Laelia
Foxtail Grass
In French
Laelia
Foxtail Grass
In Spanish
Laelia
Hierba de cola de zorra
In Greek
Laelia
αλωπέκουρου Grass
In Portuguese
Laelia
grama de foxtail
In Polish
Laelia
ber trawy
In Latin
Laelia
panicum Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Cyperales
Family
Orchidaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Laelia and Foxtail Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Foxtail Grass? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Foxtail Grass. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Foxtail Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Foxtail Grass 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 Foxtail Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Laelia and Foxtail Grass
Season and care of Laelia and Foxtail Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Foxtail Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Foxtail Grass season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Foxtail Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Foxtail Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Foxtail Grass Physical Information
Laelia and Foxtail Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Foxtail Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Foxtail Grass are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Foxtail Grass
Care of Laelia and Foxtail Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Foxtail Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Laelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Foxtail Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.