Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, 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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
Unknown
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
AECHMEA 'Foster's Freckles'
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Aechmea , Foster's Freckles Aechmea, Foster's Freckles Bromeliad
In Hindi
Laelia
Freckles Bromeliad
In German
Laelia
Freckles Bromeliad
In French
Laelia
Freckles Bromeliad
In Spanish
Laelia
Freckles Bromeliad
In Greek
Laelia
Freckles Bromeliad
In Portuguese
Laelia
Freckles Bromeliad
In Polish
Laelia
Freckles Bromeliad
In Latin
Laelia
Freckles Bromeliad
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Bromeliales
Family
Orchidaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Laelia and Freckles Bromeliad
Wondering what are the properties of Laelia and Freckles Bromeliad? We provide you with everything About Laelia and Freckles Bromeliad. Laelia doesn't have thorns and Freckles Bromeliad doesn't have thorns. Also Laelia does not have fragrant flowers. Laelia has allergic reactions like conjunctivitis, Dermatitis and Skin rash and Freckles Bromeliad 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 Freckles Bromeliad and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Laelia and Freckles Bromeliad
Season and care of Laelia and Freckles Bromeliad is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Freckles Bromeliad Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Freckles Bromeliad season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Freckles Bromeliad is Sand while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Freckles Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Laelia and Freckles Bromeliad Physical Information
Laelia and Freckles Bromeliad physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Freckles Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Laelia and Freckles Bromeliad are as follows:
Care of Laelia and Freckles Bromeliad
Care of Laelia and Freckles Bromeliad include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Freckles Bromeliad 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 Freckles Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.